Buchanan Rides Alone (1958): cast, story & where to watch

1958 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 1958, Buchanan Rides Alone is an action and western film directed by Budd Boetticher, running about 78 minutes. “DOUBLE HANGING -- DOUBLE THRILLS!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A Texan pits a powerful family against itself to save a Mexican from hanging.

Who’s in it. Buchanan Rides Alone stars Randolph Scott as Tom Buchanan, Craig Stevens as Abe Carbo, Barry Kelley as Lew Agry and Tol Avery as Judge Simon Agry, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Buchanan Rides Alone has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buchanan Rides Alone page.

If you liked it. Fans of Buchanan Rides Alone 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 Buchanan Rides Alone (1958)?
In US, Buchanan Rides Alone is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Buchanan Rides Alone worth watching?
Buchanan Rides Alone holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Buchanan Rides Alone?
Buchanan Rides Alone stars Randolph Scott, Craig Stevens, Barry Kelley, Tol Avery and Peter Whitney.
When was Buchanan Rides Alone released?
Buchanan Rides Alone was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.