By Dawn's Early Light (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2001, By Dawn's Early Light is a comedy and drama film directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman, running about 100 minutes. “The Adventure of two lifetimes” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Mike Lewis leaves L.A. to stay with his grandfather in Colorado for the summer, he hates the old man's cowboy ways. When Mike demands to go home, the old man agrees and saddles up a couple of horses for a six week trip toward California, home, the Pacific and redemption.
Who’s in it. By Dawn's Early Light stars Richard Crenna as Ben Maxwell, David Carradine as Nick Decker, Chris Olivero as Mike Lewis and Patrick David as Eddie Decker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, By Dawn's Early Light has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch By Dawn's Early Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of By Dawn's Early Light tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch By Dawn's Early Light (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for By Dawn's Early Light change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is By Dawn's Early Light worth watching?
- By Dawn's Early Light holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in By Dawn's Early Light?
- By Dawn's Early Light stars Richard Crenna, David Carradine, Chris Olivero, Patrick David and Anthony Harrison.
- When was By Dawn's Early Light released?
- By Dawn's Early Light was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.