The Mysterious Rider (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1942, The Mysterious Rider is a western film directed by Sam Newfield, running about 56 minutes. “Buster Crashes Down On The Mesa's Toughest Hombres!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Billy the Kid and his pal Fuzzy escape from the Marshal and find themselves in the ghost town of Laramy. The city was abandoned because of Sykes and his gang, who are in search of a gold mine.
Who’s in it. The Mysterious Rider stars Buster Crabbe as Billy the Kid, Al St. John as Fuzzy Q. Jones, Caroline Burke as Martha Kincaid and John Merton as Dalton Sykes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Mysterious Rider has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mysterious Rider page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mysterious Rider 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 The Mysterious Rider (1942)?
- In US, The Mysterious Rider is available to stream on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mysterious Rider worth watching?
- The Mysterious Rider holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mysterious Rider?
- The Mysterious Rider stars Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Caroline Burke, John Merton and Edwin Brian.
- When was The Mysterious Rider released?
- The Mysterious Rider was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.