The Missouri Breaks (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1976, The Missouri Breaks is a western film directed by Arthur Penn, running about 126 minutes. “One steals. One kills. One dies.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When vigilante land baron David Braxton hangs one of the best friends of cattle rustler Tom Logan, Logan's gang decides to get even by purchasing a small farm next to Braxton's ranch. From there the rustlers begin stealing horses, using the farm as a front for their operation. Determined to stop the thefts at any cost, Braxton retains the services of eccentric sharpshooter Robert E. Lee Clayton, who begins ruthlessly taking down Logan's gang.
Who’s in it. The Missouri Breaks stars Marlon Brando as Robert E. Lee Clayton, Jack Nicholson as Tom Logan, Randy Quaid as Tittle Tod and Kathleen Lloyd as Jane Braxton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Missouri Breaks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Missouri Breaks page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Missouri Breaks 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 The Missouri Breaks (1976)?
- In US, The Missouri Breaks is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Missouri Breaks worth watching?
- The Missouri Breaks holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Missouri Breaks?
- The Missouri Breaks stars Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson, Randy Quaid, Kathleen Lloyd and Frederic Forrest.
- When was The Missouri Breaks released?
- The Missouri Breaks was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.