Wagon Master (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1950, Wagon Master is an adventure and western film directed by John Ford, running about 86 minutes. “John Ford's lusty successor to "Fort Apache" and "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two young drifters guide a Mormon wagon train to the San Juan Valley and encounter cutthroats, Navajo, geography, and moral challenges on the journey.
Who’s in it. Wagon Master stars Ben Johnson as Travis Blue, Joanne Dru as Denver, Harry Carey, Jr. as Sandy and Ward Bond as Elder Wiggs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Wagon Master has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and 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 Wagon Master page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wagon Master tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wagon Master (1950)?
- In US, Wagon Master is available to stream on Philo, and 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 Wagon Master worth watching?
- Wagon Master holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wagon Master?
- Wagon Master stars Ben Johnson, Joanne Dru, Harry Carey, Jr., Ward Bond and Charles Kemper.
- When was Wagon Master released?
- Wagon Master was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.