The Red Rider (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1934, The Red Rider is an action, comedy, adventure and western film directed by Lew Landers, running about 310 minutes. “WHOOPEE! Look who's here!!! The screen's outstanding man of action in a smashing WESTERN SERIAL.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Red" Davison(Buck Jones), the sheriff of Sun Dog, sacrifices his job and his good name to save his best friend, "Silent" Slade from the hangman's noose, following a framed-up court decision which sentences Slade to hang for the murder of "Scotty McKee (J.P. McGowan). Davidson allows Slade to escape from jail and follows him to aid him in proving his innocence.
Who’s in it. The Red Rider stars Buck Jones as 'Red' Davidson, Grant Withers as 'Silent' Slade, Marion Shilling as Marie Maxwell and Walter Miller as Jim Breen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Red Rider 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 Red Rider page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Red Rider tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Red Rider (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Red Rider change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Red Rider worth watching?
- The Red Rider holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Red Rider?
- The Red Rider stars Buck Jones, Grant Withers, Marion Shilling, Walter Miller and Richard Cramer.
- When was The Red Rider released?
- The Red Rider was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 310 minutes.