Colorado (1940): cast, story & where to watch

1940 · Film · ★ 5.7

Colorado poster

Released in 1940, Colorado is an action and western film directed by Joseph Kane, running about 54 minutes. “Thrilling Adventure In Dangerous Days... As Roy Rogers blazes down ambushed trails to bring justice to an outlaw town!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Trouble in Colorado is tying up Union troops needed back east during the Civil War and Lieut. Burke is sent to investigate. Macklin and his gang are causing the problems and Capt. Mason joins them. When Burke catches up with them he also finds Mason, his brother.

Who’s in it. Colorado stars Roy Rogers as Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes as Gabby, Pauline Moore as Lylah Sanford and Milburn Stone as Don Burke - alias Capt. Donald Mason, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Colorado has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Colorado page.

If you liked it. Fans of Colorado 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 Colorado (1940)?
In US, Colorado is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Colorado worth watching?
Colorado holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Colorado?
Colorado stars Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Pauline Moore, Milburn Stone and Maude Eburne.
When was Colorado released?
Colorado was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.