Joe Kidd (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1972, Joe Kidd is a western film directed by John Sturges, running about 88 minutes. “If you're looking for trouble - - - he's JOE KIDD” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A band of Mexicans find their U. S. land claims denied and all the records destroyed in a courthouse fire. Their leader, Louis Chama, encourages them to use force to regain their land. A wealthy landowner wanting the same decides to hire a gang of killers with Joe Kidd to track Chama.
Who’s in it. Joe Kidd stars Clint Eastwood as Joe Kidd, Robert Duvall as Frank Harlan, John Saxon as Luis Chama and Don Stroud as Lamarr Simms, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Joe Kidd has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and 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 Joe Kidd page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joe Kidd 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 Joe Kidd (1972)?
- In US, Joe Kidd is available to stream on Philo, and 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 Joe Kidd worth watching?
- Joe Kidd holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Joe Kidd?
- Joe Kidd stars Clint Eastwood, Robert Duvall, John Saxon, Don Stroud and Stella Garcia.
- When was Joe Kidd released?
- Joe Kidd was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.