Straight Shooter (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1939, Straight Shooter is a western film directed by Sam Newfield, running about 54 minutes.
What it’s about. Before he was killed, Martin hid a half million dollars worth of bonds on his ranch. Brainard, who killed him, Inspector Carson posing as Sam Brown, and Martin's niece Margaret all want the ranch, and it's being sold at auction.
Who’s in it. Straight Shooter stars Tim McCoy as "Lightning" Bill Carson, Julie Sheldon as Margaret Martin, Ben Corbett as Magpie and Ted Adams as Brainard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Straight Shooter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Straight Shooter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Straight Shooter 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 Straight Shooter (1939)?
- In US, Straight Shooter is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Straight Shooter worth watching?
- Straight Shooter holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Straight Shooter?
- Straight Shooter stars Tim McCoy, Julie Sheldon, Ben Corbett, Ted Adams and Reed Howes.
- When was Straight Shooter released?
- Straight Shooter was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.