Way Out West (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1930, Way Out West is a comedy, drama and western film directed by Fred Niblo, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. Wise-guy carnival barker Windy bilks a group of cowboys out of their money, gets caught and is forced into working off the debt on their ranch. He falls in love with Molly, the pretty owner of the ranch, but runs afoul of foreman Steve, who also loves Molly.
Who’s in it. Way Out West stars William Haines as Windy, Leila Hyams as Molly Rankin, Polly Moran as Pansy and Cliff Edwards as Trilby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Way Out West has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Way Out West page.
If you liked it. Fans of Way Out West tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Way Out West (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Way Out West change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Way Out West worth watching?
- Way Out West holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Way Out West?
- Way Out West stars William Haines, Leila Hyams, Polly Moran, Cliff Edwards and Francis X. Bushman Jr..
- When was Way Out West released?
- Way Out West was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.