The Bravados (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1958, The Bravados is an action, drama and western film directed by Henry King, running about 98 minutes. “A Powerful Western Tale of Revenge and Redemption” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jim Douglass arrives in the small town of Rio Arriba in order to witness the hanging of the four men he believes murdered his wife. When the convicts escape, Jim tracks them into Mexico, determined to see that justice is done. But the farther Jim goes in his quest for vengeance, the more merciless he becomes, losing himself in an unrelenting spiral of hatred and violence.
Who’s in it. The Bravados stars Gregory Peck as Jim Douglass, Joan Collins as Josefa Velarde, Henry Silva as Lujan and Lee Van Cleef as Alfonso Parral, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Bravados has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Bravados page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bravados 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 Bravados (1958)?
- In US, The Bravados is available to 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 Bravados worth watching?
- The Bravados holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bravados?
- The Bravados stars Gregory Peck, Joan Collins, Henry Silva, Lee Van Cleef and Andrew Duggan.
- When was The Bravados released?
- The Bravados was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.