New Mexico (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1951, New Mexico is a western film directed by Irving Reis, running about 76 minutes. “ARROW-STREAKED ADVENTURE! BULLET-SCARRED STORY!!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Captain Hunt of the cavalry is trying to promote good relations with the Indian chief Acoma. But Hunt's superiors in the military insist on pursuing policies that will provoke a conflict, and Chief Acoma is not willing to let himself be insulted.
Who’s in it. New Mexico stars Lew Ayres as Capt. Hunt, Marilyn Maxwell as Cherry, Andy Devine as Sgt. Garrity and Robert Hutton as Lt. Vermont, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, New Mexico has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch New Mexico page.
If you liked it. Fans of New Mexico 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 New Mexico (1951)?
- In US, New Mexico is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is New Mexico worth watching?
- New Mexico holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in New Mexico?
- New Mexico stars Lew Ayres, Marilyn Maxwell, Andy Devine, Robert Hutton and Donald Buka.
- When was New Mexico released?
- New Mexico was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.