The Oklahoma Kid (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1939, The Oklahoma Kid is a history and western film directed by Lloyd Bacon, running about 85 minutes. “Greater Than "Cimarron" - Packed with Thrills - Loaded with Action . . . As an Exciting page from American history is unfolded upon the screen !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. McCord's gang robs the stage carrying money to pay Indians for their land, and the notorious outlaw "The Oklahoma Kid" Jim Kincaid takes the money from McCord. McCord stakes a "sooner" claim on land which is to be used for a new town; in exchange for giving it up, he gets control of gambling and saloons. When Kincaid's father runs for mayor, McCord incites a mob to lynch the old man whom McCord has already framed for murder.
Who’s in it. The Oklahoma Kid stars James Cagney as Jim Kincaid, Humphrey Bogart as Whip McCord, Rosemary Lane as Jane Hardwick and Donald Crisp as Judge Hardwick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Oklahoma Kid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Oklahoma Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Oklahoma Kid tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Oklahoma Kid (1939)?
- In US, The Oklahoma Kid is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Oklahoma Kid worth watching?
- The Oklahoma Kid holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Oklahoma Kid?
- The Oklahoma Kid stars James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart, Rosemary Lane, Donald Crisp and Harvey Stephens.
- When was The Oklahoma Kid released?
- The Oklahoma Kid was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.