The Ride Back (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1957, The Ride Back is a drama and western film directed by Oscar Rudolph, running about 79 minutes. “It Rides a Trail NO Western Ever Rode Before!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A troubled sheriff, a failure at everything in his life, tries to redeem himself by extraditing a popular gunfighter from Mexico to stand trial for murder.
Who’s in it. The Ride Back stars Anthony Quinn as Bob Callen, William Conrad as Sheriff Chris Hamish, Lita Milan as Elena and Victor Millan as Father Ignatius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Ride Back has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ride Back page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ride Back tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ride Back (1957)?
- In US, The Ride Back is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ride Back worth watching?
- The Ride Back holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ride Back?
- The Ride Back stars Anthony Quinn, William Conrad, Lita Milan, Victor Millan and Jorge Treviño.
- When was The Ride Back released?
- The Ride Back was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.