Nevada Smith (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1966, Nevada Smith is an action and western film directed by Henry Hathaway, running about 128 minutes. “Some called him savage- and some called him saint... some felt his hate- and one found his love... and three had to die...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nevada Smith is the young son of an Indian mother and white father. When his father is killed by three men over gold, Nevada sets out to find them and kill them. The boy is taken in by a gun merchant. The gun merchant shows him how to shoot and to shoot on time and correct.
Who’s in it. Nevada Smith stars Steve McQueen as Max Sand, Karl Malden as Tom Fitch, Brian Keith as Jonas Cord and Arthur Kennedy as Bill Bowdre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Nevada Smith has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nevada Smith page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nevada Smith 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 Nevada Smith (1966)?
- In US, Nevada Smith is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nevada Smith worth watching?
- Nevada Smith holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nevada Smith?
- Nevada Smith stars Steve McQueen, Karl Malden, Brian Keith, Arthur Kennedy and Suzanne Pleshette.
- When was Nevada Smith released?
- Nevada Smith was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.