The Shooter (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1997, The Shooter is a western film directed by Fred Olen Ray, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. The story is of a small town in the early west and of a 'shooter' of reputation that drifts into it and stands up to the controlling family that runs it. But far from a John Wayne, this hero is caught and brutally beaten and left to die, only to be saved by a prostitute that has also suffered under the hand of this group of desperados. The only one possible to stand up to the shooter is another solitary man who joins with the notorious family although he is deputized as the town's sherif.
Who’s in it. The Shooter stars Michael Dudikoff as Michael Atherton, Randy Travis as Kyle Tapert, Valerie Wildman as Wendy and Andrew Stevens as Jacob Finch / Narrator, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Shooter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shooter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shooter 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 The Shooter (1997)?
- In US, The Shooter is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shooter worth watching?
- The Shooter holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shooter?
- The Shooter stars Michael Dudikoff, Randy Travis, Valerie Wildman, Andrew Stevens and William Smith.
- When was The Shooter released?
- The Shooter was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.