Shane (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1953, Shane is a drama and western film directed by George Stevens, running about 118 minutes. “The Greatest Story Of The West Ever Filmed!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A weary gunfighter attempts to settle down with a homestead family, but a smouldering settler and rancher conflict forces him to act.
Who’s in it. Shane stars Alan Ladd as Shane, Jean Arthur as Marian Starrett, Van Heflin as Joe Starrett and Brandon De Wilde as Joey Starrett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Shane has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $20M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential and 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 Shane page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shane tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shane (1953)?
- In US, Shane is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Premium, and 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 Shane worth watching?
- Shane holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shane?
- Shane stars Alan Ladd, Jean Arthur, Van Heflin, Brandon De Wilde and Jack Palance.
- When was Shane released?
- Shane was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.