Spencer's Mountain (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1963, Spencer's Mountain is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Delmer Daves, running about 118 minutes. “Clayboy's schoolteacher impresses upon Clayboy the following phrase, "The world steps aside to let a man pass, if he knows where he is going"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Clay Spencer and his wife, Olivia, live in a small town deep in the mountains. When Clay isn't busy drinking with his buddies or railing against the town minister, he's building the house he's always promised Olivia. He is overjoyed when he learns his eldest son will be the first Spencer to attend college, if he can resist the charms of a pretty local girl and rustle up the money for tuition.
Who’s in it. Spencer's Mountain stars Henry Fonda as Clay Spencer, Maureen O'Hara as Olivia Spencer, James MacArthur as Clayboy Spencer and Donald Crisp as Grandpa Spencer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Spencer's Mountain 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 Spencer's Mountain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spencer's Mountain tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spencer's Mountain (1963)?
- In US, Spencer's Mountain 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 Spencer's Mountain worth watching?
- Spencer's Mountain holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spencer's Mountain?
- Spencer's Mountain stars Henry Fonda, Maureen O'Hara, James MacArthur, Donald Crisp and Wally Cox.
- When was Spencer's Mountain released?
- Spencer's Mountain was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.