The Sons of Katie Elder (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1965, The Sons of Katie Elder is a western film directed by Henry Hathaway, running about 122 minutes. “From the four winds they came, the four brothers, their eyes smoking and their fingers itching...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The four sons of Katie Elder reunite in their Hometown of Clearwater, Texas for their Mother's funeral, and discover that the family ranch is now in the hands of Morgan Hastings, the town's gunsmith.
Who’s in it. The Sons of Katie Elder stars John Wayne as John Elder, Dean Martin as Tom Elder, Martha Hyer as Mary Gordon and Michael Anderson Jr. as Bud Elder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Sons of Katie Elder has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Sons of Katie Elder page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sons of Katie Elder 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 Sons of Katie Elder (1965)?
- In US, The Sons of Katie Elder is available to 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 Sons of Katie Elder worth watching?
- The Sons of Katie Elder holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sons of Katie Elder?
- The Sons of Katie Elder stars John Wayne, Dean Martin, Martha Hyer, Michael Anderson Jr. and Earl Holliman.
- When was The Sons of Katie Elder released?
- The Sons of Katie Elder was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.