Hawken's Breed (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 3.1
Released in 1987, Hawken's Breed is a drama, adventure and western film directed by Charles B. Pierce, running about 89 minutes. “The gun that changed the world. The man who owned the gun.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hawken is a rugged drifter and loner who meets and comes to rescue a young Shawnee woman, named Spirit in 1840s Tennessee, whom he leaves after saving her from a rouge group of Shawnee Indians. After taking up residence with an old fur trapper and old friend named Jeb Kline, Hawken later meets Spirit again whom runs away from a local fur trader named Tackett, whom she is sold to. Soon, Hawken is up against Tackett and a posse of hired killers, as well as a greedy and racist land owner, named Hickman, who's long abused son Noel whom narrates the entire story, comes to his and Spirit's aid to help them survive.
Who’s in it. Hawken's Breed stars Peter Fonda as Hawken, Jack Elam as Tackett, Serene Hedin as Spirit and Chuck Pierce Jr. as Noel Hickman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.1/10, Hawken's Breed has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hawken's Breed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hawken's Breed tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hawken's Breed (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hawken's Breed change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hawken's Breed worth watching?
- Hawken's Breed holds an audience score of 3.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hawken's Breed?
- Hawken's Breed stars Peter Fonda, Jack Elam, Serene Hedin, Chuck Pierce Jr. and Sue Ane Langdon.