3 Godfathers (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1948, 3 Godfathers is a western film directed by John Ford, running about 106 minutes. “John Ford's Legend of the Southwest!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three outlaws on the run discover a dying woman and her baby. They swear to bring the infant to safety across the desert, even at the risk of their own lives.
Who’s in it. 3 Godfathers stars John Wayne as Robert Marmaduke Sangster Hightower, Pedro Armendáriz as Pedro 'Pete' Roca Fuerte, Harry Carey, Jr. as William Kearney ('The Abilene Kid') and Ward Bond as Perley 'Buck' Sweet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, 3 Godfathers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 3 Godfathers page.
If you liked it. Fans of 3 Godfathers 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 3 Godfathers (1948)?
- In US, 3 Godfathers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 3 Godfathers worth watching?
- 3 Godfathers holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 3 Godfathers?
- 3 Godfathers stars John Wayne, Pedro Armendáriz, Harry Carey, Jr., Ward Bond and Mae Marsh.
- When was 3 Godfathers released?
- 3 Godfathers was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.