A Man Called Horse (1970): cast, story & where to watch

1970 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 1970, A Man Called Horse is an action, drama, adventure and western film directed by Elliot Silverstein, running about 114 minutes.

What it’s about. In 1825, English peer Lord John Morgan is cast adrift in the American West. Captured by Sioux Indians, Morgan is at first targeted for quick extinction, but the tribesmen sense that he is worthy of survival. He eventually passes the many necessary tests that will permit him to become a member of the tribe.

Who’s in it. A Man Called Horse stars Richard Harris as John Morgan, Judith Anderson as Buffalo Cow Head, Jean Gascon as Batise and Manu Tupou as Yellow Hand, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, A Man Called Horse has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 A Man Called Horse page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Man Called Horse tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Man Called Horse (1970)?
In US, A Man Called Horse is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 A Man Called Horse worth watching?
A Man Called Horse holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in A Man Called Horse?
A Man Called Horse stars Richard Harris, Judith Anderson, Jean Gascon, Manu Tupou and Corinna Tsopei.
When was A Man Called Horse released?
A Man Called Horse was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.