Flaming Star (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1960, Flaming Star is a romance and western film directed by Don Siegel, running about 92 minutes. “CHOOSE!... Between your white father and your Kiowa mother !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sam Burton's second wife is a Kiowa, and their son is therefore born mixed-race. When a struggle starts between the whites and the native Kiowas, the Burton family is split between loyalties.
Who’s in it. Flaming Star stars Elvis Presley as Pacer Burton, Steve Forrest as Clint Burton, Barbara Eden as Roslyn Pierce and Dolores del Río as Neddy Burton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Flaming Star has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV 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 Flaming Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flaming Star tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flaming Star (1960)?
- In US, Flaming Star is available to stream on fuboTV, 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 Flaming Star worth watching?
- Flaming Star holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flaming Star?
- Flaming Star stars Elvis Presley, Steve Forrest, Barbara Eden, Dolores del Río and Rodolfo Acosta.
- When was Flaming Star released?
- Flaming Star was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.