Invitation to a Gunfighter (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1964, Invitation to a Gunfighter is a romance and western film directed by Richard Wilson, running about 92 minutes. “He Kills By Invitation” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In New Mexico, a Confederate veteran returns home to find his fiancée married to a Union soldier, his Yankee neighbors rallied against him and his property sold by the local banker who then hires a gunman to kill him.
Who’s in it. Invitation to a Gunfighter stars Yul Brynner as Jules Gaspard d'Estaing, Janice Rule as Ruth Adams, George Segal as Matt Weaver and Alfred Ryder as Doc Barker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Invitation to a Gunfighter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Invitation to a Gunfighter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Invitation to a Gunfighter tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Invitation to a Gunfighter (1964)?
- In US, Invitation to a Gunfighter is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Invitation to a Gunfighter worth watching?
- Invitation to a Gunfighter holds an audience score of 5.7 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 Invitation to a Gunfighter?
- Invitation to a Gunfighter stars Yul Brynner, Janice Rule, George Segal, Alfred Ryder and Clifford David.
- When was Invitation to a Gunfighter released?
- Invitation to a Gunfighter was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.