The Californian (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film
Released in 1937, The Californian is a western film directed by Gus Meins, running about 59 minutes.
What it’s about. Native son returns from school in Spain to California in 1855 and finds corrupt politicians stealing land from old California families. He becomes a sort of Robin Hood in order to fight them.
Who’s in it. The Californian stars Ricardo Cortez as Ramon Escobar, Marjorie Weaver as Rosalia Miller, Katherine DeMille as Chata and Maurice Black as Pancho, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Californian page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Californian 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 Californian (1937)?
- In US, The Californian is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Californian?
- The Californian stars Ricardo Cortez, Marjorie Weaver, Katherine DeMille, Maurice Black and Morgan Wallace.
- When was The Californian released?
- The Californian was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.