The Shadow Riders (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1982, The Shadow Riders is a tv movie and western film directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, running about 96 minutes. “Sometimes you have to start a war to finish one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After starring in "The Sacketts", Tom Selleck and Sam Elliott team up again but this time as Mac and Dal Traven, in a movie based on a classic Louis L'Amour novel. They are brothers, who meet up at the end of the Civil War fighting on opposite sides. They go home only to find their family in dire need and their sisters and brother kidnapped by ruthless raiders. They set out to rescue their family.
Who’s in it. The Shadow Riders stars Tom Selleck as Mac Traven, Sam Elliott as Dal Traven, Dominique Dunne as Sissy Traven and Ben Johnson as Uncle 'Black Jack' Traven, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Shadow Riders has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shadow Riders page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shadow Riders tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shadow Riders (1982)?
- In US, The Shadow Riders is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shadow Riders worth watching?
- The Shadow Riders holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shadow Riders?
- The Shadow Riders stars Tom Selleck, Sam Elliott, Dominique Dunne, Ben Johnson and Geoffrey Lewis.
- When was The Shadow Riders released?
- The Shadow Riders was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.