The Hired Hand (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1971, The Hired Hand is a western film directed by Peter Fonda, running about 90 minutes. “Peter Fonda is riding again... To the woman he lost... for the revenge he craves!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Harry Collings returns home to his farm after drifting with his friend, Arch. His wife, who had given up on him, reluctantly allows him to stay, and soon believes that all will be well again. But then Harry has to make a difficult decision regarding his loyalties and priorities.
Who’s in it. The Hired Hand stars Peter Fonda as Harry Collings, Warren Oates as Arch Harris, Verna Bloom as Hannah Collings and Ann Doran as Mrs. Sorenson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Hired Hand has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hired Hand page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hired Hand 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 The Hired Hand (1971)?
- In GB, The Hired Hand is available to rent or buy from Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hired Hand worth watching?
- The Hired Hand holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hired Hand?
- The Hired Hand stars Peter Fonda, Warren Oates, Verna Bloom, Ann Doran and Robert Pratt.
- When was The Hired Hand released?
- The Hired Hand was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.