The Train Robbers (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1973, The Train Robbers is an action and western film directed by Burt Kennedy, running about 92 minutes. “The gold or the grave. The young widow could lead them to either.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gunhand named Lane is hired by a widow, Mrs. Lowe, to find gold stolen by her husband so that she may return it and start fresh.
Who’s in it. The Train Robbers stars John Wayne as Lane, Ann-Margret as Mrs. Lowe, Rod Taylor as Grady and Ben Johnson as Jesse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Train Robbers 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 The Train Robbers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Train Robbers 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 Train Robbers (1973)?
- In US, The Train Robbers 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 The Train Robbers worth watching?
- The Train Robbers holds an audience score of 6.4 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 The Train Robbers?
- The Train Robbers stars John Wayne, Ann-Margret, Rod Taylor, Ben Johnson and Christopher George.
- When was The Train Robbers released?
- The Train Robbers was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.