Bad Day at Black Rock (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1955, Bad Day at Black Rock is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by John Sturges, running about 81 minutes. “Just the way it happened!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One-armed war veteran John J. Macreedy steps off a train at the sleepy little town of Black Rock. Once there, he begins to unravel a web of lies, secrecy, and murder.
Who’s in it. Bad Day at Black Rock stars Spencer Tracy as John J. Macreedy, Robert Ryan as Reno Smith, Anne Francis as Liz Wirth and Dean Jagger as Tim Horn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Bad Day at Black Rock has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and 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 Bad Day at Black Rock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bad Day at Black Rock tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)?
- In US, Bad Day at Black Rock is available to stream on TCM, and 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 Bad Day at Black Rock worth watching?
- Bad Day at Black Rock holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bad Day at Black Rock?
- Bad Day at Black Rock stars Spencer Tracy, Robert Ryan, Anne Francis, Dean Jagger and Walter Brennan.
- When was Bad Day at Black Rock released?
- Bad Day at Black Rock was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.