Red River (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1988, Red River is a western film directed by Richard Michaels, running about 96 minutes. “A tempestuous cattle drive across 1000 dangerous miles of Texas landscape.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Remake of the 1948 John Wayne feature about a man who rebels against his tyrannical guardian during a crucial cattle drive.
Who’s in it. Red River stars Bruce Boxleitner as Matthew Garth, James Arness as Thomas Dunson, Gregory Harrison as Cherry Valance and Stan Shaw as Jack Byrd, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Red River has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red River page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red River tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red River (1988)?
- In US, Red River is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Red River worth watching?
- Red River holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red River?
- Red River stars Bruce Boxleitner, James Arness, Gregory Harrison, Stan Shaw and Ray Walston.
- When was Red River released?
- Red River was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.