Stranger on Horseback (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1955, Stranger on Horseback is a romance and western film directed by Jacques Tourneur, running about 66 minutes. “A Killer's Paradise ... then one day a stranger rode in with a challenge ... a stranger the West would never forget !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A circuit judge in the old west attempts to bring a suspected killer to justice. The judge runs afoul of the killer's rich cattle baron father in the process.
Who’s in it. Stranger on Horseback stars Joel McCrea as Judge Richard 'Rick' Thorne, Miroslava as Amy Lee Bannerman, Kevin McCarthy as Tom Bannerman and John McIntire as Josiah Bannerman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Stranger on Horseback has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stranger on Horseback page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stranger on Horseback tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stranger on Horseback (1955)?
- In US, Stranger on Horseback is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and HBO Max Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stranger on Horseback worth watching?
- Stranger on Horseback holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stranger on Horseback?
- Stranger on Horseback stars Joel McCrea, Miroslava, Kevin McCarthy, John McIntire and John Carradine.