Chisum (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1970, Chisum is a western film directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, running about 111 minutes. “THE LEGEND - John Wayne is 'Chisum'” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cattle baron John Chisum joins forces with Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett to fight the Lincoln County land war.
Who’s in it. Chisum stars John Wayne as John Simpson Chisum, Forrest Tucker as Lawrence Murphy, Christopher George as Dan Nodeen and Ben Johnson as James Pepper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Chisum has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6M at the box office.
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 Chisum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chisum 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 Chisum (1970)?
- In US, Chisum 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 Chisum worth watching?
- Chisum holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chisum?
- Chisum stars John Wayne, Forrest Tucker, Christopher George, Ben Johnson and Glenn Corbett.
- When was Chisum released?
- Chisum was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.