Winchester '73 (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1950, Winchester '73 is an action, drama and western film directed by Anthony Mann, running about 92 minutes. “The Gun That Won The West!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lin McAdam rides into town on the trail of Dutch Henry Brown, only to find himself in a shooting competition against him. McAdam wins the prize, a one-in-a-thousand Winchester rifle, but Dutch steals it and leaves town. McAdam follows, intent on settling his old quarrel, while the rifle keeps changing hands and touching a number of lives.
Who’s in it. Winchester '73 stars James Stewart as Lin McAdam, Shelley Winters as Lola Manners, Dan Duryea as Waco Johnnie Dean and Stephen McNally as Dutch Henry Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Winchester '73 has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.3M 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 Winchester '73 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Winchester '73 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 Winchester '73 (1950)?
- In US, Winchester '73 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 Winchester '73 worth watching?
- Winchester '73 holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Winchester '73?
- Winchester '73 stars James Stewart, Shelley Winters, Dan Duryea, Stephen McNally and Millard Mitchell.
- When was Winchester '73 released?
- Winchester '73 was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.