Southward Ho! (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1939, Southward Ho! is an action and western film directed by Joseph Kane, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. Roy and Gabby return to Gabby's Texas ranch, after fighting with the Confederate military during the American Civil War, to find that a blustery Union Colonel whom they have previously hassled is now their district commander. Unbeknownst to the Colonel, however, is that the soldiers he believes have been sent to assist him are actually Union Army rejects who have come to loot the civilian populace under the guise of reinstituting normalcy to the former Confederate district.
Who’s in it. Southward Ho! stars Roy Rogers as Roy, Lynne Roberts as Ellen Denby, George 'Gabby' Hayes as Gabby and Wade Boteler as Colonel Denby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Southward Ho! has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Southward Ho! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Southward Ho! 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 Southward Ho! (1939)?
- In US, Southward Ho! is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Southward Ho! worth watching?
- Southward Ho! holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Southward Ho!?
- Southward Ho! stars Roy Rogers, Lynne Roberts, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Wade Boteler and Arthur Loft.
- When was Southward Ho! released?
- Southward Ho! was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.