Westward Ho, The Wagons! (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1956, Westward Ho, The Wagons! is an adventure and western film directed by William Beaudine, running about 90 minutes. “Walt Disney tells the real story of the fighting families who won the West !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The pioneering trail to Oregon was littered with constant danger. Yet, the hope of the "promised land" keeps American families westward bound despite overwhelming odds. A calm, clear-thinking pioneer attempts to lead a wagon train through territory occupied by Pawnees and Sioux. Along the way, the hardy settlers face horse thieves, kidnappers, and unpredictable Indian attacks in their push to establish a new life in the rugged West.
Who’s in it. Westward Ho, The Wagons! stars Fess Parker as John 'Doc' Grayson, Kathleen Crowley as Laura Thompson, Jeff York as Hank Brekenridge and David Stollery as Dan Thompson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Westward Ho, The Wagons! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Westward Ho, The Wagons! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Westward Ho, The Wagons! tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Westward Ho, The Wagons! (1956)?
- In US, Westward Ho, The Wagons! is available to 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 Westward Ho, The Wagons! worth watching?
- Westward Ho, The Wagons! holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Westward Ho, The Wagons!?
- Westward Ho, The Wagons! stars Fess Parker, Kathleen Crowley, Jeff York, David Stollery and Sebastian Cabot.
- When was Westward Ho, The Wagons! released?
- Westward Ho, The Wagons! was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.