Hud (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1963, Hud is a drama and western film directed by Martin Ritt, running about 112 minutes. “The man with the barbed-wire soul.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hud Bannon is a ruthless young man who tarnishes everything and everyone he touches. Hud represents the perfect embodiment of alienated youth, out for kicks with no regard for the consequences. There is bitter conflict between the callous Hud and his stern and highly principled father, Homer. Hud's nephew Lon admires Hud's cheating ways, though he soon becomes too aware of Hud's reckless amorality to bear him anymore. In the world of the takers and the taken, Hud is a winner. He's a cheat, but, he explains, "I always say the law was meant to be interpreted in a lenient manner."
Who’s in it. Hud stars Paul Newman as Hud Bannon, Melvyn Douglas as Homer Bannon, Patricia Neal as Alma Brown and Brandon De Wilde as Lon 'Lonnie' Bannon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Hud has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $10M 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 Hud page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hud tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hud (1963)?
- In US, Hud 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 Hud worth watching?
- Hud holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hud?
- Hud stars Paul Newman, Melvyn Douglas, Patricia Neal, Brandon De Wilde and Whit Bissell.
- When was Hud released?
- Hud was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.