Where can I watch I Shot Jesse James (1949)?

In US, I Shot Jesse James is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is I Shot Jesse James worth watching?

I Shot Jesse James holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in I Shot Jesse James?

I Shot Jesse James stars Preston Foster, Barbara Britton, John Ireland, Reed Hadley and J. Edward Bromberg.

When was I Shot Jesse James released?

I Shot Jesse James was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.

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I Shot Jesse James (1949): cast, story & where to watch

1949 · Film · ★ 6.2

Released in 1949, I Shot Jesse James is a western film directed by Samuel Fuller, running about 81 minutes. “THE THRILLING AND COLORFUL LAST DAYS OF AMERICA'S MOST FABULOUS OUTLAW...POWERFULLY WRITTEN IN GUNSMOKE!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Bob Ford murders his best friend Jesse James in order to obtain a pardon that will free him to marry his girlfriend Cynthy. The guilt-stricken Ford soon finds himself greeted with derision and open mockery throughout town. He travels to Colorado to try his hand at prospecting in hopes that marriage with Cynthy is still in the cards.

Who’s in it. I Shot Jesse James stars Preston Foster as John Kelley, Barbara Britton as Cynthy Waters, John Ireland as Bob Ford and Reed Hadley as Jesse James, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, I Shot Jesse James has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Shot Jesse James page.

If you liked it. Fans of I Shot Jesse James 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.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch I Shot Jesse James (1949)?: In US, I Shot Jesse James is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is I Shot Jesse James worth watching?: I Shot Jesse James holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in I Shot Jesse James?: I Shot Jesse James stars Preston Foster, Barbara Britton, John Ireland, Reed Hadley and J. Edward Bromberg.
When was I Shot Jesse James released?: I Shot Jesse James was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.