Major Dundee (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1965, Major Dundee is a war and western film directed by Sam Peckinpah, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. During the last winter of the Civil War, cavalry officer Amos Dundee leads a contentious troop of Army regulars, Confederate prisoners and scouts on an expedition into Mexico to destroy a band of Apaches who have been raiding U.S. bases in Texas.
Who’s in it. Major Dundee stars Charlton Heston as Major Amos Charles Dundee, Richard Harris as Captain Benjamin Tyreen, Jim Hutton as Lieutenant Graham and James Coburn as Samuel Potts, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Major Dundee has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.9K at the box office.
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 Major Dundee page.
If you liked it. Fans of Major Dundee tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Major Dundee (1965)?
- In US, Major Dundee 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 Major Dundee worth watching?
- Major Dundee holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Major Dundee?
- Major Dundee stars Charlton Heston, Richard Harris, Jim Hutton, James Coburn and Michael Anderson Jr..
- When was Major Dundee released?
- Major Dundee was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.