Destry Rides Again (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1939, Destry Rides Again is an action, comedy and western film directed by George Marshall, running about 94 minutes. “They make the fighting sinful west blaze into action before your eyes!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a tough western town needs taming, the mild-mannered son of a hard-nosed sheriff gets the job.
Who’s in it. Destry Rides Again stars James Stewart as Tom Destry Jr., Marlene Dietrich as Frenchy, Mischa Auer as Boris and Charles Winninger as Washington Dimsdale, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Destry Rides Again 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 Destry Rides Again page.
If you liked it. Fans of Destry Rides Again tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Destry Rides Again (1939)?
- In US, Destry Rides Again 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 Destry Rides Again worth watching?
- Destry Rides Again holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Destry Rides Again?
- Destry Rides Again stars James Stewart, Marlene Dietrich, Mischa Auer, Charles Winninger and Brian Donlevy.
- When was Destry Rides Again released?
- Destry Rides Again was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.