The Wild and the Innocent (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1959, The Wild and the Innocent is a western film directed by Jack Sher, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Charming tale of mountaineer-trapper Murphy's first taste "big city" life with young, sweet Sandra Dee in tow. She flees her family, which tried to trade her for some of Murphy's beaver pelts, and tags along with the reluctant Murphy. They get into all manner of trouble in town, and Murphy has to shoot the sheriff to rescue Dee from her job as a dancehall girl.
Who’s in it. The Wild and the Innocent stars Audie Murphy as Yancey, Joanne Dru as Marcy, Gilbert Roland as Paul and Jim Backus as Mr. Forbes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Wild and the Innocent 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 Wild and the Innocent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wild and the Innocent 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 The Wild and the Innocent (1959)?
- In US, The Wild and the Innocent 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 Wild and the Innocent worth watching?
- The Wild and the Innocent holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wild and the Innocent?
- The Wild and the Innocent stars Audie Murphy, Joanne Dru, Gilbert Roland, Jim Backus and Sandra Dee.
- When was The Wild and the Innocent released?
- The Wild and the Innocent was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.