Rio Bravo (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1959, Rio Bravo is a western film directed by Howard Hawks, running about 141 minutes. “They fought back to back... No quarter given... No quarter asked... No way in... No way out... of Rio Bravo!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The sheriff of a small town in southwest Texas must keep custody of a murderer whose brother, a powerful rancher, is trying to help him escape. After a friend is killed trying to muster support for him, he and his deputies must find a way to hold out against the rancher's hired guns until the marshal arrives. In the meantime, matters are complicated by the presence of a young gunslinger - and a mysterious beauty who just came in on the last stagecoach.
Who’s in it. Rio Bravo stars John Wayne as John Chance, Dean Martin as Dude, Ricky Nelson as Colorado Ryan and Angie Dickinson as Feathers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Rio Bravo has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $5.8M at the box office.
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 Rio Bravo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rio Bravo 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 Rio Bravo (1959)?
- In US, Rio Bravo 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 Rio Bravo worth watching?
- Rio Bravo holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rio Bravo?
- Rio Bravo stars John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, Angie Dickinson and Walter Brennan.
- When was Rio Bravo released?
- Rio Bravo was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.