Six Shootin' Sheriff (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1938, Six Shootin' Sheriff is an action, adventure and western film directed by Harry L. Fraser, running about 59 minutes. “THERE WAS ONLY ONE WAY TO CLEAR HIS NAME!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cowboy star Ken Maynard is Jim "Trigger" Morton, in town undercover while pursuing the man who framed him for robbery. But a well-placed shot tames a band of scofflaws and gains Morton the sheriff's badge. Now, he's riding on both sides of the law. The line is further blurred when old buddy Chuck offers evidence of Morton's innocence in exchange for a blind eye to Chuck's impending postal heist in this classic Western.
Who’s in it. Six Shootin' Sheriff stars Ken Maynard as Jim 'Trigger' Morton, Marjorie Reynolds as Molly Morgan, Lafe McKee as Zeke and Walter Long as Gang Leader Chuck, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Six Shootin' Sheriff has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Six Shootin' Sheriff page.
If you liked it. Fans of Six Shootin' Sheriff 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 Six Shootin' Sheriff (1938)?
- In US, Six Shootin' Sheriff is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Six Shootin' Sheriff worth watching?
- Six Shootin' Sheriff holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Six Shootin' Sheriff?
- Six Shootin' Sheriff stars Ken Maynard, Marjorie Reynolds, Lafe McKee, Walter Long and Bob Terry.
- When was Six Shootin' Sheriff released?
- Six Shootin' Sheriff was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.