The Vanishing Prairie (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1954, The Vanishing Prairie is a documentary film directed by James Algar, running about 71 minutes. “A tribute to nature untouched by today.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Story of the American Prairie as it was when vast herds of bison and elk grazed.
Who’s in it. The Vanishing Prairie stars Winston Hibler as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Vanishing Prairie has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus 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 The Vanishing Prairie page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Vanishing Prairie (1954)?
- In US, The Vanishing Prairie is available to stream on Disney Plus, 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 The Vanishing Prairie worth watching?
- The Vanishing Prairie holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Vanishing Prairie?
- The Vanishing Prairie stars Winston Hibler.
- When was The Vanishing Prairie released?
- The Vanishing Prairie was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.