Bad Company (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1972, Bad Company is a drama and western film directed by Robert Benton, running about 93 minutes. “Would I like to get my hands on the son of a ..... who told me to go west.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After Drew Dixon, an upright young man, is sent west by his religious family to avoid being drafted into the Civil War, he drifts across the land with a loose confederation of young vagrants.
Who’s in it. Bad Company stars Jeff Bridges as Jake Rumsey, Barry Brown as Drew Dixon, David Huddleston as Big Joe and Jerry Houser as Arthur Simms, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Bad Company 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 Bad Company page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bad Company tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bad Company (1972)?
- In US, Bad Company 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 Bad Company worth watching?
- Bad Company holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bad Company?
- Bad Company stars Jeff Bridges, Barry Brown, David Huddleston, Jerry Houser and Geoffrey Lewis.
- When was Bad Company released?
- Bad Company was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.