Rovin' Tumbleweeds (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1939, Rovin' Tumbleweeds is a music and western film directed by George Sherman, running about 62 minutes.
What it’s about. Rancher Autry takes a job singing on the radio to aid farmers and ranchers whose lands were destroyed by raging floods. Blaming crooked politicians, he goes to Washington and tries to put through a food control bill and finds he has a lot to learn. In this classic release, Gene introduces his immortal theme song, "Back in the Saddle Again," which has gone on to become a piece of American History.
Who’s in it. Rovin' Tumbleweeds stars Gene Autry as Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette as Frog Millhouse, Mary Carlisle as Mary Ford and Douglass Dumbrille as Stephen Holloway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Rovin' Tumbleweeds has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, 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 Rovin' Tumbleweeds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rovin' Tumbleweeds tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rovin' Tumbleweeds (1939)?
- In US, Rovin' Tumbleweeds is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rovin' Tumbleweeds worth watching?
- Rovin' Tumbleweeds holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rovin' Tumbleweeds?
- Rovin' Tumbleweeds stars Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Mary Carlisle, Douglass Dumbrille and William Farnum.
- When was Rovin' Tumbleweeds released?
- Rovin' Tumbleweeds was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.