The Headless Horseman (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1922, The Headless Horseman is an adventure and horror film directed by Edward D. Venturini, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. The village of Sleepy Hollow is getting ready to greet the new schoolteacher, Ichabod Crane, who is coming from New York. Crane has already heard of the village's legendary ghost, a headless horseman who is said to be searching for the head that he lost in battle. The schoolteacher has barely arrived when he begins to pursue the beautiful young heiress Katrina Van Tassel, angering Abraham Van Brunt, who is courting her. Crane's harsh, small-minded approach to teaching also turns some of the villagers against him. Soon there many who would like to see him leave the village altogether.
Who’s in it. The Headless Horseman stars Will Rogers as Ichabod crane, Nancy Chase, Kay McCausland and James Sheridan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Headless Horseman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Headless Horseman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Headless Horseman tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Headless Horseman (1922)?
- In US, The Headless Horseman is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Headless Horseman worth watching?
- The Headless Horseman holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Headless Horseman?
- The Headless Horseman stars Will Rogers, Nancy Chase, Kay McCausland, James Sheridan and Downing Clarke.
- When was The Headless Horseman released?
- The Headless Horseman was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.