The Iron Horse (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1924, The Iron Horse is a history and western film directed by John Ford, running about 150 minutes. “THE WEDDING OF THE RAILS! ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST THRILLING HISTORICAL DEEDS--THE DRIVING OF THE LAST SPIKE FOR THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Brandon, a surveyor, dreams of building a railway to the west. He sets off with his son, Davy, to survey a route. They discover a new pass which will shave 200 miles off the expected distance, but they are set upon by a party of Cheyenne. One of them, a white renegade with only two fingers on his right hand, kills Brandon and scalps him. Davy is all alone now.
Who’s in it. The Iron Horse stars George O'Brien as Davy Brandon, Madge Bellamy as Miriam Marsh, Charles Edward Bull as Abraham Lincoln and Cyril Chadwick as Jesson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Iron Horse has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Iron Horse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Iron Horse tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Iron Horse (1924)?
- In US, The Iron Horse is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Iron Horse worth watching?
- The Iron Horse holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Iron Horse?
- The Iron Horse stars George O'Brien, Madge Bellamy, Charles Edward Bull, Cyril Chadwick and Will Walling.
- When was The Iron Horse released?
- The Iron Horse was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.