Dawn Rider (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2012, Dawn Rider is an action and western film directed by Terry Miles, running about 94 minutes. “Justice is a quick draw.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gripping story of vengeance and passion set in the American West. When the father of gunslinger John Mason is shot to death by masked bandits, Mason sets out with guns blazing to track down those who killed him. During his quest, he finds himself involved in a grim love triangle when he falls for Alice, the determined and beautiful woman also adored by John’s best friend. Based on the timeless John Wayne adventure, Dawn Rider is a riveting saga of retribution, duty and valor in the American West.
Who’s in it. Dawn Rider stars Donald Sutherland as Pop, Christian Slater as John, Jill Hennessy as Alice and Lochlyn Munro as Rudd, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Dawn Rider has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dawn Rider page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dawn Rider 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 Dawn Rider (2012)?
- In US, Dawn Rider is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dawn Rider worth watching?
- Dawn Rider 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 Dawn Rider?
- Dawn Rider stars Donald Sutherland, Christian Slater, Jill Hennessy, Lochlyn Munro and Adrian Hough.