Ride the High Country (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1962, Ride the High Country is an action and western film directed by Sam Peckinpah, running about 94 minutes. “Showdown in the High Sierra!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ex-lawman is hired to transport gold from a mining community through dangerous territory. But what he doesn't realize is that his partner and old friend is plotting to double-cross him.
Who’s in it. Ride the High Country stars Randolph Scott as Gil Westrum, Joel McCrea as Steve Judd, Mariette Hartley as Elsa Knudsen and Ron Starr as Heck Longtree, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Ride the High Country has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 Ride the High Country page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ride the High Country tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ride the High Country (1962)?
- In US, Ride the High Country is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Ride the High Country worth watching?
- Ride the High Country holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ride the High Country?
- Ride the High Country stars Randolph Scott, Joel McCrea, Mariette Hartley, Ron Starr and Edgar Buchanan.
- When was Ride the High Country released?
- Ride the High Country was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.