The McMasters (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1970, The McMasters is a western film directed by Alf Kjellin, running about 90 minutes. “After the wedding... they were given a real fine reception.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a black Civil War veteran becomes co-owner of the southern McMasters ranch, the incensed local Confederate veterans come gunning for him and his Indian wife.
Who’s in it. The McMasters stars Burl Ives as McMasters, Brock Peters as Benjie, David Carradine as White Feather and Jack Palance as Kolby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, The McMasters has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The McMasters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The McMasters 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 McMasters (1970)?
- In US, The McMasters is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The McMasters worth watching?
- The McMasters holds an audience score of 3.9 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 McMasters?
- The McMasters stars Burl Ives, Brock Peters, David Carradine, Jack Palance and Nancy Kwan.
- When was The McMasters released?
- The McMasters was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.