The Plainsman (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1936, The Plainsman is a war, romance, history and western film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, running about 113 minutes. “IT'S MIGHTY OUTDOOR ADVENTURE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane and Buffalo Bill go up against Indians and a gunrunner.
Who’s in it. The Plainsman stars Gary Cooper as Wild Bill Hickok, Jean Arthur as Calamity Jane, James Ellison as William "Buffalo Bill" Cody and Charles Bickford as John Lattimer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Plainsman 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 The Plainsman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Plainsman tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Plainsman (1936)?
- In US, The Plainsman 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 The Plainsman worth watching?
- The Plainsman holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war, romance, history and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Plainsman?
- The Plainsman stars Gary Cooper, Jean Arthur, James Ellison, Charles Bickford and Helen Burgess.