Mail Order Bride (1964): cast, story & where to watch

1964 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1964, Mail Order Bride is a comedy and western film directed by Burt Kennedy, running about 83 minutes. “All you need for a hillbilly weddin' is a guy, a gal and a shotgun!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Elderly Will Lane arranges marriage of wild son of dead friend to tame him.

Who’s in it. Mail Order Bride stars Buddy Ebsen as Will Lane, Keir Dullea as Lee Carey, Lois Nettleton as Annie Boley and Warren Oates as Jace, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Mail Order Bride has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mail Order Bride page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mail Order Bride tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Mail Order Bride (1964)?
In US, Mail Order Bride is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Mail Order Bride worth watching?
Mail Order Bride holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Mail Order Bride?
Mail Order Bride stars Buddy Ebsen, Keir Dullea, Lois Nettleton, Warren Oates and BarBara Luna.
When was Mail Order Bride released?
Mail Order Bride was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.