The Lightning Warrior (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1931, The Lightning Warrior is an action, adventure and western film directed by Armand Schaefer, running about 250 minutes.
What it’s about. A Rin-Tin-Tin serial presented in 12 episodes. The mysterious Wolf Man is terrorizing settlers in a western town. With the help of Rinty, young Jimmy Carter unmasks the Wolf Man and foils his evil plot.
Who’s in it. The Lightning Warrior stars Rin-Tin-Tin as Rinty, Frankie Darro as Jimmy Carter, Hayden Stevenson as Carter [Ch. 1] and George Brent as Alan Scott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Lightning Warrior has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lightning Warrior page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lightning Warrior 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 Lightning Warrior (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lightning Warrior change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lightning Warrior worth watching?
- The Lightning Warrior holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lightning Warrior?
- The Lightning Warrior stars Rin-Tin-Tin, Frankie Darro, Hayden Stevenson, George Brent and Pat O'Malley.
- When was The Lightning Warrior released?
- The Lightning Warrior was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 250 minutes.