Rodeo (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1969, Rodeo is a notable film directed by Carroll Ballard, running about 20 minutes. “A view of the 1968 National Rodeo Finals in Oklahoma City.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shot in four days during the 1968 National Rodeo Finals in Oklahoma City, this lyrical documentary takes you inside the arena atop a 2800 lb bull. Watch Freckles Brown, a legendary cowboy, conferring with a young Larry Mahan, the previous year's champion and see crowd favorite Myrtis Dightman trying to hold his own in a dramatic ride. "Rodeo" shows the classic struggle of man against beast, a matter of life and death. Dick Rosmini's hypnotizing folk-fusion soundtrack and an intricate sound mix add to the climatic result.
Who’s in it. Rodeo stars Larry Mahan.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Rodeo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rodeo page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rodeo (1969)?
- In US, Rodeo is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rodeo worth watching?
- Rodeo holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rodeo?
- Rodeo stars Larry Mahan.
- When was Rodeo released?
- Rodeo was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.