The Drifter (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film
Released in 1932, The Drifter is a drama and western film directed by William A. O'Connor, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. A man known as The Drifter returns home to his cabin in the woods and winds up getting involved with an escaped convict, a gunfighter, lumber company rivals, mysterious family ties and murder.
Who’s in it. The Drifter stars William Farnum as The Drifter, Noah Beery as John McNary, Phyllis Barrington as Bonnie McNary and Charles Sellon as Whitey, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Drifter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Drifter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Drifter (1932)?
- In US, The Drifter is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Drifter?
- The Drifter stars William Farnum, Noah Beery, Phyllis Barrington, Charles Sellon and Bruce Warren.
- When was The Drifter released?
- The Drifter was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.