Riding Shotgun (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1954, Riding Shotgun is a western film directed by André de Toth, running about 73 minutes. “He held a town at bay... to save it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a stagecoach guard tries to warn a town of an imminent raid by a band of outlaws, the people mistake him for one of the gang
Who’s in it. Riding Shotgun stars Randolph Scott as Larry Delong, Wayne Morris as Deputy Sheriff Tub Murphy, Joan Weldon as Orissa Flynn and Joe Sawyer as Tom Biggert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Riding Shotgun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 Riding Shotgun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Riding Shotgun 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 Riding Shotgun (1954)?
- In US, Riding Shotgun is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Riding Shotgun worth watching?
- Riding Shotgun holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Riding Shotgun?
- Riding Shotgun stars Randolph Scott, Wayne Morris, Joan Weldon, Joe Sawyer and James Millican.
- When was Riding Shotgun released?
- Riding Shotgun was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.