Rio Grande (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1938, Rio Grande is a western film directed by Sam Nelson, running about 58 minutes. “Adventures Gallops To Roaring Tunes Of The Plains!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. No relation to the 1950 John Ford classic of the same name, Rio Grande is yet another rubber-stamp Charles Starrett western from the Columbia assembly line.
Who’s in it. Rio Grande stars Charles Starrett as Cliff Houston, Ann Doran as Jean Andrews, Bob Nolan as Bob Stevens and Dick Curtis as Ed Barker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Rio Grande has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rio Grande page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rio Grande tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rio Grande (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rio Grande change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rio Grande worth watching?
- Rio Grande holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rio Grande?
- Rio Grande stars Charles Starrett, Ann Doran, Bob Nolan, Dick Curtis and George Chesebro.
- When was Rio Grande released?
- Rio Grande was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.