The Soul Herder (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1917, The Soul Herder is a western film directed by John Ford, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. Harry is thrown out of town and on his way across the desert meets a minister and his family; when the man is killed in an Indian raid, Harry takes care of his little daughter, later puts on the minister's frock and reforms a town.
Who’s in it. The Soul Herder stars Harry Carey as Cheyenne Harry, Jean Hersholt as The Minister, Molly Malone as Jane Brown and Fritzi Ridgeway as Jane Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Soul Herder has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Soul Herder page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Soul Herder 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 The Soul Herder (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Soul Herder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Soul Herder worth watching?
- The Soul Herder holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Soul Herder?
- The Soul Herder stars Harry Carey, Jean Hersholt, Molly Malone, Fritzi Ridgeway and Duke R. Lee.
- When was The Soul Herder released?
- The Soul Herder was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.