Bad Lands (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1939, Bad Lands is a western film directed by Lew Landers, running about 70 minutes. “GUNBLAZE GLORY! SCREAMING INDIANS! SILVER!...to avenge a woman---ten desperate men plunged through the molten desert!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A sheriff and his posse set out to catch a murderer, but their mission proves more dangerous than anyone suspected after they become stranded in the desert and attacked by Apaches.
Who’s in it. Bad Lands stars Robert Barrat as Sheriff Bill Cummings, Noah Beery Jr. as Chick Lyman, Guinn "Big Boy" Williams as Billy Sweet and Paul Hurst as Curly Tom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Bad Lands has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bad Lands page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bad Lands 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 Bad Lands (1939)?
- In US, Bad Lands is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bad Lands worth watching?
- Bad Lands holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bad Lands?
- Bad Lands stars Robert Barrat, Noah Beery Jr., Guinn "Big Boy" Williams, Paul Hurst and Andy Clyde.
- When was Bad Lands released?
- Bad Lands was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.