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Daniel Boone (1936): cast, story & where to watch

1936 · Film · ★ 4.8

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Released in 1936, Daniel Boone is a western film directed by David Howard, running about 75 minutes. “ONE OF THE MOST THRILLING STORIES OF AMERICAN HISTORY EVER FILMED!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In 1775, Daniel Boone settles Kentucky, despite menacing Indians and renegade whites.

Who’s in it. Daniel Boone stars George O’Brien as Daniel Boone, Heather Angel as Virginia Randolph, John Carradine as Simon Girty and Ralph Forbes as Stephen Marlowe, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Daniel Boone has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Daniel Boone page.

If you liked it. Fans of Daniel Boone 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 Daniel Boone (1936)?
In US, Daniel Boone is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Daniel Boone worth watching?
Daniel Boone holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Daniel Boone?
Daniel Boone stars George O’Brien, Heather Angel, John Carradine, Ralph Forbes and George Regas.
When was Daniel Boone released?
Daniel Boone was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.