Across The Rio Grande (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 3.7

Released in 1949, Across The Rio Grande is an action, adventure, music and western film directed by Oliver Drake, running about 56 minutes. “SINGIN' JIMMY SENDS AN INNOCENT MAN TO JAIL...then has to blast him out to stop a 'necktie party'!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Outlaws attempting to kidnap Steve Blaine from a stagecoach are ran off by the sharpshooting of his sister, Sally and rescuers Jimmy Wakely and Cannonball Taylor. Steve is investigating his father's sudden death after charges of theft from the Sloan/Carson mine. Sloan is killed after Wakely learns that ore is being smuggled across the Mexican border into the mine, and then sold at the higher U.S. prices
Who’s in it. Across The Rio Grande stars Jimmy Wakely as Jimmy Wakely, Dub Taylor as Cannonball Taylor, Reno Browne as Sally Blaine and Riley Hill as Steven Blaine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Across The Rio Grande has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Across The Rio Grande page.
If you liked it. Fans of Across The Rio Grande 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 Across The Rio Grande (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Across The Rio Grande change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Across The Rio Grande worth watching?
- Across The Rio Grande holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, music and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Across The Rio Grande?
- Across The Rio Grande stars Jimmy Wakely, Dub Taylor, Reno Browne, Riley Hill and Dennis Moore.
- When was Across The Rio Grande released?
- Across The Rio Grande was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.
