Yellow Sky (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1948, Yellow Sky is a crime and western film directed by William A. Wellman, running about 98 minutes. “It was as if the YELLOW SKY had sought them out... where fate had forgotten them and life had left them behind!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1867, a gang led by James "Stretch" Dawson robs a bank and flees into the desert. Out of water, the outlaws come upon a ghost town called Yellow Sky and its only residents, a hostile young woman named Mike and her grandpa. The story is a Western adaptation of William Shakespeare's "The Tempest".
Who’s in it. Yellow Sky stars Gregory Peck as James "Stretch" Dawson, Anne Baxter as Mike, Richard Widmark as Dude and Robert Arthur as Bull Run, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Yellow Sky has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yellow Sky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yellow Sky tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yellow Sky (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yellow Sky change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yellow Sky worth watching?
- Yellow Sky holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yellow Sky?
- Yellow Sky stars Gregory Peck, Anne Baxter, Richard Widmark, Robert Arthur and John Russell.
- When was Yellow Sky released?
- Yellow Sky was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.