The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1962, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is a western film directed by John Ford, running about 123 minutes. “Together for the first time” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A senator, who became famous for killing a notorious outlaw, returns for the funeral of an old friend and tells the truth about his deed.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance stars John Wayne as Tom Doniphon, James Stewart as Ransom Stoddard, Vera Miles as Hallie Stoddard and Lee Marvin as Liberty Valance, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $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 The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance 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 The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)?
- In US, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance 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 Man Who Shot Liberty Valance worth watching?
- The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance 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 The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance?
- The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance stars John Wayne, James Stewart, Vera Miles, Lee Marvin and Edmond O'Brien.
- When was The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance released?
- The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.