Rainbow Over Texas (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1946, Rainbow Over Texas is a western film directed by Frank McDonald, running about 65 minutes. “Roy's On The Trail Of Texas Renegades!... Ridin' into danger with a song on his lips!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Roy visits his home town while on a personal appearance tour. While there he enters a pony express race. To keep him from winning, bad guys try to sabatoge Roy's entry. They fail, or course. Songs include the title song and "Smile for me, Senorita."
Who’s in it. Rainbow Over Texas stars Roy Rogers as Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes as Sheriff 'Gabby' Whittaker, Dale Evans as Jackie Dalrymple, posing as Jackie Larkin and Sheldon Leonard as Kirby Haynes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Rainbow Over Texas has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rainbow Over Texas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rainbow Over Texas 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 Rainbow Over Texas (1946)?
- In US, Rainbow Over Texas is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rainbow Over Texas worth watching?
- Rainbow Over Texas 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 Rainbow Over Texas?
- Rainbow Over Texas stars Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Dale Evans, Sheldon Leonard and Robert Emmett Keane.
- When was Rainbow Over Texas released?
- Rainbow Over Texas was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.