Cheyenne Autumn (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.7

Released in 1964, Cheyenne Autumn is a western film directed by John Ford, running about 154 minutes. “1,500 miles of heroism and incredible adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A reluctant cavalry Captain must track a defiant tribe of migrating Cheyenne.
Who’s in it. Cheyenne Autumn stars Richard Widmark as Capt. Thomas Archer, Carroll Baker as Deborah Wright, Karl Malden as Capt. Wessels and Sal Mineo as Red Shirt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Cheyenne Autumn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11K at the box office.
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 Cheyenne Autumn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cheyenne Autumn 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 Cheyenne Autumn (1964)?
- In US, Cheyenne Autumn 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 Cheyenne Autumn worth watching?
- Cheyenne Autumn holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cheyenne Autumn?
- Cheyenne Autumn stars Richard Widmark, Carroll Baker, Karl Malden, Sal Mineo and Dolores del Río.
- When was Cheyenne Autumn released?
- Cheyenne Autumn was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 154 minutes.
