Darby's Rangers (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1958, Darby's Rangers is an action, drama and war film directed by William A. Wellman, running about 121 minutes. “The Picture That Gets Closer To A Fighting Man Than Any Picture Before!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Stationed in Scotland, Maj. William Darby and the men under his command are trained by British commandos, becoming the U.S. Army's 1st Ranger Battalion. Their drilling period is rigorous, but the men find time to romance local women before being deployed to fight the Nazis. U.S. forces battle from French North Africa to Italy, but when a surprise attack decimates the 1st and 3rd Battalions at the Battle of Cisterna, Darby and the 4th Battalion must come to their aid.
Who’s in it. Darby's Rangers stars James Garner as William Orlando Darby, Etchika Choureau as Angelina De Lotta / Dittmann, Jack Warden as Saul Rosen / Narrator and Edd Byrnes as Arnold Dittman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Darby's Rangers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Darby's Rangers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Darby's Rangers 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 Darby's Rangers (1958)?
- In US, Darby's Rangers 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 Darby's Rangers worth watching?
- Darby's Rangers holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Darby's Rangers?
- Darby's Rangers stars James Garner, Etchika Choureau, Jack Warden, Edd Byrnes and Venetia Stevenson.
- When was Darby's Rangers released?
- Darby's Rangers was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.
