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Mule Train (1950): cast, story & where to watch

1950 · Film · ★ 6

Mule Train poster

Released in 1950, Mule Train is a western film directed by John English, running about 69 minutes. “GET A-LONG MULE!!! TO THE SONG-RAGE OF THE YEAR!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A prospector discovers natural cement and suggests it should be used for a new dam. But this is the last thing the badmen of Trail End want, as they have a monopoly of the wagons needed to haul rocks to the site. A pretty sheriff notwithstanding, it's a job for a singing marshal.

Who’s in it. Mule Train stars Gene Autry as U.S. Marshal Gene Autry, Champion as Gene's Horse, Sheila Ryan as Sheriff Carol and Robert Livingston as Sam Brady, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Mule Train has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mule Train page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mule Train 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 Mule Train (1950)?
In US, Mule Train is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Mule Train worth watching?
Mule Train 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 Mule Train?
Mule Train stars Gene Autry, Champion, Sheila Ryan, Robert Livingston and Frank Jaquet.
When was Mule Train released?
Mule Train was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.