The Proud Rebel (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1958, The Proud Rebel is a western film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 103 minutes. “A story that reaches far and wide as the human heart!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Searching for a doctor who can help him get his son to speak again--the boy hadn't uttered a word since he saw his mother die in the fire that burned down the family home--a Confederate veteran finds himself facing a 30-day jail sentence when he's unfairly accused of starting a brawl in a small town. A local woman pays his fine, providing that he works it off on her ranch. He soon finds himself involved in the woman's struggle to keep her ranch from a local landowner who wants it--and whose sons were responsible for the man being framed for the fight.
Who’s in it. The Proud Rebel stars Alan Ladd as John Chandler, Olivia de Havilland as Linnett Moore, Dean Jagger as Harry Burleigh and David Ladd as David Chandler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Proud Rebel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and 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 Proud Rebel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Proud Rebel 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 Proud Rebel (1958)?
- In US, The Proud Rebel is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and 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 Proud Rebel worth watching?
- The Proud Rebel holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Proud Rebel?
- The Proud Rebel stars Alan Ladd, Olivia de Havilland, Dean Jagger, David Ladd and Cecil Kellaway.
- When was The Proud Rebel released?
- The Proud Rebel was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.