The Reward (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1965, The Reward is a drama and western film directed by Serge Bourguignon, running about 92 minutes. “THE DESERT, the real enemy of all who sought THE REWARD!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A crash-landed crop-duster betrays a fugitive and his girlfriend to Mexican bounty hunters.
Who’s in it. The Reward stars Max von Sydow as Scott Swenson, Yvette Mimieux as Sylvia, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as Frank Bryant and Gilbert Roland as Captain Carbajal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Reward has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Reward page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Reward tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Reward (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Reward change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Reward worth watching?
- The Reward holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Reward?
- The Reward stars Max von Sydow, Yvette Mimieux, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Gilbert Roland and Emilio Fernández.
- When was The Reward released?
- The Reward was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.