The Trail (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 4.9

The Trail poster

Released in 2013, The Trail is an action, drama, adventure and western film directed by William Parker, running about 91 minutes. “The greatest journey is the one within.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Amelia hesitantly follows her husband’s dream of heading west during the 1848 California gold rush. His rash decision to go ahead of the caravan results in his death at the hands of Indians, but Amelia survives. Alone in a wilderness that she never wanted to travel, she must find civilization with virtually no survival skills or supplies.

Who’s in it. The Trail stars Jasmin Jandreau as Amelia, Shannon Brown as Boy, Tommy Nash as Levi and Brianna Oppenheimer as Christina.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Trail has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Trail page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Trail tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Trail (2013)?
In US, The Trail is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Trail worth watching?
The Trail holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Trail?
The Trail stars Jasmin Jandreau, Shannon Brown, Tommy Nash and Brianna Oppenheimer.
When was The Trail released?
The Trail was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.