Sergeant Rutledge (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1960, Sergeant Rutledge is a western film directed by John Ford, running about 111 minutes. “Forget all the suspense you have ever seen! Forget all the excitement you have ever known!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Respected black cavalry Sergeant Brax Rutledge stands court-martial for raping and killing a white woman and murdering her father, his superior officer.
Who’s in it. Sergeant Rutledge stars Jeffrey Hunter as Lt. Tom Cantrell, Woody Strode as 1st Sgt. Braxton Rutledge, Constance Towers as Mary Beecher and Billie Burke as Mrs. Cordelia Fosgate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Sergeant Rutledge has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Sergeant Rutledge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sergeant Rutledge 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 Sergeant Rutledge (1960)?
- In US, Sergeant Rutledge 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 Sergeant Rutledge worth watching?
- Sergeant Rutledge holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sergeant Rutledge?
- Sergeant Rutledge stars Jeffrey Hunter, Woody Strode, Constance Towers, Billie Burke and Juano Hernández.
- When was Sergeant Rutledge released?
- Sergeant Rutledge was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.