Tall in the Saddle (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1944, Tall in the Saddle is a western film directed by Edwin L. Marin, running about 87 minutes. “WAYNE PACKS A WALLOP...In Action...In Love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Rocklin arrives in a western town he finds that the rancher who hired him as a foreman has been murdered. He is out to solve the murder and thwart the scheming to take the ranch from its rightful owner.
Who’s in it. Tall in the Saddle stars John Wayne as Rocklin, Ella Raines as Arleta 'Arly' Harolday, Ward Bond as 'Judge' Robert Garvey and George 'Gabby' Hayes as Dave, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Tall in the Saddle 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, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tall in the Saddle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tall in the Saddle tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tall in the Saddle (1944)?
- In US, Tall in the Saddle is available to stream on YouTube TV, and 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 Tall in the Saddle worth watching?
- Tall in the Saddle holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tall in the Saddle?
- Tall in the Saddle stars John Wayne, Ella Raines, Ward Bond, George 'Gabby' Hayes and Audrey Long.
- When was Tall in the Saddle released?
- Tall in the Saddle was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.