4 for Texas (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1963, 4 for Texas is a comedy and western film directed by Robert Aldrich, running about 124 minutes. “The far out story of the far west” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the 1870s, two rival businessmen, Zack Thomas and Joe Jarrett, on a stagecoach heading to Galveston, Texas, must pull together to protect $100,000 from an outlaw named Matson. Once in Galveston, however, their rivalry continues, as Thomas joins up with Elya Carlson and Jarret with Maxine Richter. But Matson is still on the loose, and a scheming banker threatens both Thomas and Jarrett.
Who’s in it. 4 for Texas stars Frank Sinatra as Zack Thomas, Dean Martin as Joe Jarrett, Anita Ekberg as Elya Carlson and Ursula Andress as Maxine Richter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, 4 for Texas has proved divisive with audiences.
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 4 for Texas page.
If you liked it. Fans of 4 for Texas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 4 for Texas (1963)?
- In US, 4 for Texas 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 4 for Texas worth watching?
- 4 for Texas holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 4 for Texas?
- 4 for Texas stars Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Anita Ekberg, Ursula Andress and Charles Bronson.
- When was 4 for Texas released?
- 4 for Texas was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.