Decision at Sundown (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1957, Decision at Sundown is an action, romance and western film directed by Budd Boetticher, running about 77 minutes. “At last the search was over...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bart Allison arrives in Sundown after a three year search for Tate Kimbrough. Although it is Kimbrough's wedding day, Allison makes it clear he blames him for the death of his wife and is out to kill him. A shoot-out in the church puts the wedding on hold and Allison and his trail-buddy hole up in the livery stable. But the reasons for his actions become increasingly unclear, while the town starts to wonder about the grip Kimbrough has over them.
Who’s in it. Decision at Sundown stars Randolph Scott as Bart Allison, John Carroll as Tate Kimbrough, Karen Steele as Lucy Summerton and Valerie French as Ruby James, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Decision at Sundown 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 Decision at Sundown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Decision at Sundown 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 Decision at Sundown (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Decision at Sundown change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Decision at Sundown worth watching?
- Decision at Sundown holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Decision at Sundown?
- Decision at Sundown stars Randolph Scott, John Carroll, Karen Steele, Valerie French and Noah Beery Jr..
- When was Decision at Sundown released?
- Decision at Sundown was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.