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Little Big Horn (1951): cast, story & where to watch

1951 · Film · ★ 6.6

Little Big Horn poster

Released in 1951, Little Big Horn is a western film directed by Charles Marquis Warren, running about 86 minutes. “Fifty painted Sioux to every one of their GALLANT few!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Two cavalry officers (Lloyd Bridges, John Ireland) lead a patrol to warn Gen. Custer about an ambush.

Who’s in it. Little Big Horn stars Lloyd Bridges as Capt. Phillip Donlin, John Ireland as Lt. John Haywood, Marie Windsor as Celie Donlin and Reed Hadley as Sgt. Maj. Peter Grierson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Little Big Horn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little Big Horn page.

If you liked it. Fans of Little Big Horn 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 Little Big Horn (1951)?
In US, Little Big Horn is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Little Big Horn worth watching?
Little Big Horn holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Little Big Horn?
Little Big Horn stars Lloyd Bridges, John Ireland, Marie Windsor, Reed Hadley and Jim Davis.
When was Little Big Horn released?
Little Big Horn was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.