Overland Riders (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1946, Overland Riders is a western film directed by Sam Newfield, running about 53 minutes. “Buster CRABBE - KING OF THE WILD WEST” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A honest stranger arrives in Devil's Gap and helps the local sheriff expose the murderer of a rancher.
Who’s in it. Overland Riders stars Buster Crabbe as Billy Carson, Al St. John as Fuzzy Jones, Jack O'Shea as Vic Landreau and Patti McCarty as Jean Barkley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Overland Riders has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Overland Riders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Overland Riders tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Overland Riders (1946)?
- In US, Overland Riders is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Overland Riders worth watching?
- Overland Riders holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Overland Riders?
- Overland Riders stars Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Jack O'Shea, Patti McCarty and Slim Whitaker.
- When was Overland Riders released?
- Overland Riders was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.