Kit Carson (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1940, Kit Carson is a romance and western film directed by George B. Seitz, running about 97 minutes. “A MIGHTY SAGA OF PIONEER COURAGE...that gave the nation a new empire!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Frontiersman Kit Carson fights off Indian attacks on the trail to California.
Who’s in it. Kit Carson stars Jon Hall as Christopher "Kit" Carson, Lynn Bari as Dolores Murphy, Dana Andrews as Captain John C. Fremont and Harold Huber as Lopez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Kit Carson has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kit Carson page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kit Carson tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kit Carson (1940)?
- In US, Kit Carson is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kit Carson worth watching?
- Kit Carson holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kit Carson?
- Kit Carson stars Jon Hall, Lynn Bari, Dana Andrews, Harold Huber and Ward Bond.
- When was Kit Carson released?
- Kit Carson was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.