High Noon (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1952, High Noon is a thriller, drama and western film directed by Fred Zinnemann, running about 85 minutes. “The story of a man who was too proud to run!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Will Kane, the sheriff of a small town in New Mexico, learns a notorious outlaw he put in jail has been freed, and will be arriving on the noon train. Knowing the outlaw and his gang are coming to kill him, Kane is determined to stand his ground, so he attempts to gather a posse from among the local townspeople.
Who’s in it. High Noon stars Gary Cooper as Marshal Will Kane, Grace Kelly as Amy Fowler Kane, Thomas Mitchell as Mayor Jonas Henderson and Lloyd Bridges as Deputy Marshal Harvey Pell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, High Noon has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel 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 High Noon page.
If you liked it. Fans of High Noon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch High Noon (1952)?
- In US, High Noon is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 High Noon worth watching?
- High Noon holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in High Noon?
- High Noon stars Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly, Thomas Mitchell, Lloyd Bridges and Katy Jurado.
- When was High Noon released?
- High Noon was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.