The Naked Spur (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1953, The Naked Spur is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Anthony Mann, running about 91 minutes. “Packed with Technicolor Thrills!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A bounty hunter trying to bring a murderer to justice is forced to accept the help of two less-than-trustworthy strangers.
Who’s in it. The Naked Spur stars James Stewart as Howard Kemp, Janet Leigh as Lina Patch, Robert Ryan as Ben Vandergroat and Ralph Meeker as Roy Anderson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Naked Spur has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and 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 Naked Spur page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Naked Spur 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 Naked Spur (1953)?
- In US, The Naked Spur is available to stream on YouTube TV, and 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 Naked Spur worth watching?
- The Naked Spur holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Naked Spur?
- The Naked Spur stars James Stewart, Janet Leigh, Robert Ryan, Ralph Meeker and Millard Mitchell.
- When was The Naked Spur released?
- The Naked Spur was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.