The Cheyenne Kid (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 1940, The Cheyenne Kid is a western film directed by Raymond K. Johnson, running about 50 minutes. “Meet the bulls-eye-blastin' champ of the badlands...in a matchless BULLET BATTLE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A ranch owner gives the Cheyenne Kid $1000 and sends him off to buy cattle. At the same time he fires a ranch hand and that hand rides ahead and alerts Jeff Baker about the $1000. Bakers' henchman are too late to get the Kid but they kill the rancher paid by the Kid. The Sheriff then arrests the Kid claiming he murdered the rancher to get the money back and that Baker said he then lost it at his gambling table.
Who’s in it. The Cheyenne Kid stars Jack Randall as The Cheyenne Kid, Louise Stanley as Ruth Adams, Kenne Duncan as Chet Adams and Frank Yaconelli as Manuel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, The Cheyenne Kid has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cheyenne Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cheyenne Kid 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 Cheyenne Kid (1940)?
- In US, The Cheyenne Kid is available to stream on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cheyenne Kid worth watching?
- The Cheyenne Kid holds an audience score of 3.3 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 Cheyenne Kid?
- The Cheyenne Kid stars Jack Randall, Louise Stanley, Kenne Duncan, Frank Yaconelli and Reed Howes.
- When was The Cheyenne Kid released?
- The Cheyenne Kid was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.