The Long Riders (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1980, The Long Riders is an action, crime, history and western film directed by Walter Hill, running about 99 minutes. “"All the world likes an outlaw. For some damn reason they remember 'em." - Jesse James” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The origins, exploits and the ultimate fate of the James gang is told in a sympathetic portrayal of the bank robbers made up of brothers who begin their legendary bank raids because of revenge.
Who’s in it. The Long Riders stars David Carradine as Cole Younger, Keith Carradine as Jim Younger, Robert Carradine as Bob Younger and James Keach as Jesse James, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Long Riders has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.8M at the box office.
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, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Long Riders page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Long Riders 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 The Long Riders (1980)?
- In US, The Long Riders is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 Long Riders worth watching?
- The Long Riders holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime, history and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Long Riders?
- The Long Riders stars David Carradine, Keith Carradine, Robert Carradine, James Keach and Stacy Keach.
- When was The Long Riders released?
- The Long Riders was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.