Straight Shooting (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1917, Straight Shooting is a western film directed by John Ford, running about 62 minutes. “A story of a western bad man who turned to the right through the influence of a haunting pair of hazel eyes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cattleman Flint cuts off farmer Sims' water supply. When Sims' son Ted goes for water, one of Flint's men kills him. Cheyenne is sent to finish off Sims, but finding the family at the newly dug grave, he changes sides.
Who’s in it. Straight Shooting stars Harry Carey as Cheyenne Harry, Duke R. Lee as Thunder, George Berrell as Sweet Water Sim and Molly Malone as Joan Sim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Straight Shooting has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Straight Shooting page.
If you liked it. Fans of Straight Shooting 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 Straight Shooting (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Straight Shooting change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Straight Shooting worth watching?
- Straight Shooting holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Straight Shooting?
- Straight Shooting stars Harry Carey, Duke R. Lee, George Berrell, Molly Malone and Ted Brooks.
- When was Straight Shooting released?
- Straight Shooting was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.