The Hanging Tree (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1959, The Hanging Tree is a western film directed by Delmer Daves, running about 107 minutes. “From The Prize Novel -- A Picture Of Thundering Power!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Joseph "Doc" Frail is a doctor with a past he's trying to outrun. While in Montana, he comes across a mining camp with a hanging tree and rescues a man named Rune from the noose. With Rune as his servant, Frail decides to settle down, and he takes over as town doctor. He meets Elizabeth, who is suffering from shock, and the two soon fall in love. But when Elizabeth is attacked, Frail's attempt to help her lands them both in trouble.
Who’s in it. The Hanging Tree stars Gary Cooper as Dr. Joseph "Doc" Frail, Maria Schell as Elizabeth Mahler, Karl Malden as Frenchy Plante and George C. Scott as George Grubb, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Hanging Tree has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hanging Tree page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hanging Tree 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 Hanging Tree (1959)?
- In US, The Hanging Tree is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hanging Tree worth watching?
- The Hanging Tree holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Hanging Tree?
- The Hanging Tree stars Gary Cooper, Maria Schell, Karl Malden, George C. Scott and Karl Swenson.
- When was The Hanging Tree released?
- The Hanging Tree was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.