Hondo (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1953, Hondo is a western film directed by John Farrow, running about 83 minutes. “Out of the gun smoke into her heart!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Army despatch rider Hondo Lane discovers a woman and her son living in the midst of warring Apaches, and he becomes their protector.
Who’s in it. Hondo stars John Wayne as Hondo Lane, Geraldine Page as Angie Lowe, Ward Bond as Bufallo Baker and Michael Pate as Vittorio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Hondo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Premium 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 Hondo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hondo 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 Hondo (1953)?
- In US, Hondo is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, 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 Hondo worth watching?
- Hondo holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hondo?
- Hondo stars John Wayne, Geraldine Page, Ward Bond, Michael Pate and Rodolfo Acosta.
- When was Hondo released?
- Hondo was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.