Yellowstone Kelly (1959): cast, story & where to watch

1959 · Film · ★ 6

Yellowstone Kelly poster

Released in 1959, Yellowstone Kelly is an adventure and western film directed by Gordon Douglas, running about 91 minutes. “Clint's back!...and 'Kookie' is with him!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A fur-trapper named Kelly, who once saved the life of a Sioux chief, is allowed to set his traps in Sioux territory during the late 1870s. Reluctantly he takes on a tenderfoot assistant named Anse and together they give shelter to a runaway Arapaho woman. Tensions develop when Anse falls in love with this woman and when the Sioux chief arrives with his warriors to re-claim her.

Who’s in it. Yellowstone Kelly stars Clint Walker as Luther "Yellowstone" Kelly, Edd Byrnes as Anse Harper, John Russell as Gall, Sioux Chief and Ray Danton as Sayapi, Gall's Nephew, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Yellowstone Kelly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Yellowstone Kelly page.

If you liked it. Fans of Yellowstone Kelly tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Yellowstone Kelly (1959)?
In US, Yellowstone Kelly is available to 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 Yellowstone Kelly worth watching?
Yellowstone Kelly holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Yellowstone Kelly?
Yellowstone Kelly stars Clint Walker, Edd Byrnes, John Russell, Ray Danton and Claude Akins.
When was Yellowstone Kelly released?
Yellowstone Kelly was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.