Young Bill Hickok (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1940, Young Bill Hickok is an action and western film directed by Joseph Kane, running about 54 minutes. “BILL HICKOK...PATHFINDER...PLAINSMAN...PIONEER...reliving America's most colorful days” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bill Hickok, assisted by Calamity Jane, is after a foreign agent and his guerrilla band who are trying to take over some western territory just as the Civil War is coming to a close.
Who’s in it. Young Bill Hickok stars Roy Rogers as 'Wild' Bill Hickok, George 'Gabby' Hayes as 'Gabby' Whitaker, Julie Bishop as Louise Mason (as Jacqueline Wells) and Monte Blue as Marshal Evans, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Young Bill Hickok 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 and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young Bill Hickok page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young Bill Hickok 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 Young Bill Hickok (1940)?
- In US, Young Bill Hickok is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Young Bill Hickok worth watching?
- Young Bill Hickok holds an audience score of 4.3 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 Young Bill Hickok?
- Young Bill Hickok stars Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Julie Bishop, Monte Blue and Sally Payne.
- When was Young Bill Hickok released?
- Young Bill Hickok was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.