Wagon Wheels (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 5.1

Released in 1934, Wagon Wheels is an action, comedy, drama and adventure film directed by Charles Barton, running about 56 minutes. “They Fought Their Way And Feared No Danger!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wagon train heads west from Independence, Mo., along the Oregon Trail, led by proud cowboy Clint Belmet. On board are feisty young widow Nancy Wellington and her toddler, Sonny, as well as the older Abby Masters, who begins a romance with scout Jim Burch. Along the way, the wagon train battles Indians led by Kenneth Murdock, a trapper who doesn't welcome competition for Oregon's lucrative fur trade. Wagon Wheels is a 1934 remake of 1931's Fighting Caravans, using stock footage from the original.
Who’s in it. Wagon Wheels stars Randolph Scott as Clint Belmet, Gail Patrick as Nancy Wellington, Billy Lee as Sonny Wellington and Monte Blue as Kenneth Murdock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Wagon Wheels has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wagon Wheels page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wagon Wheels 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 Wagon Wheels (1934)?
- In US, Wagon Wheels is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wagon Wheels worth watching?
- Wagon Wheels holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wagon Wheels?
- Wagon Wheels stars Randolph Scott, Gail Patrick, Billy Lee, Monte Blue and Raymond Hatton.
- When was Wagon Wheels released?
- Wagon Wheels was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.
