The Virginian (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2000, The Virginian is a tv movie and western film directed by Bill Pullman, running about 95 minutes. “Times change. Heroes remain the same.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A cowboy finds himself betrayed by his best friend and must choose between bringing him to justice and alienating the pretty schoolteacher he is in love with.
Who’s in it. The Virginian stars Bill Pullman as The Virginian, Diane Lane as Molly Stark, John Savage as Steve and Dennis Weaver as Sam Balaam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Virginian has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Virginian page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Virginian tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Virginian (2000)?
- In US, The Virginian is available to 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 The Virginian worth watching?
- The Virginian holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Virginian?
- The Virginian stars Bill Pullman, Diane Lane, John Savage, Dennis Weaver and Harris Yulin.
- When was The Virginian released?
- The Virginian was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.