California (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1977, California is a western film directed by Michele Lupo, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. At the end of the Civil War, a Union soldier is released from prison and travels with a fellow prisoner to Missouri where his travelling companion is shot and hung for horse stealing. California decides to take the dead companion's belongings to his family's ranch, where he falls in love with his friend's sister. But then the "ghosts" of the war return in an unexpected way haunting him again.
Who’s in it. California stars Giuliano Gemma as Michael 'California' Random, William Berger as Mr. Preston, Miguel Bosé as Willy Preston and Raimund Harmstorf as Rope Whitaker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, California has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Eternal Family and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch California page.
If you liked it. Fans of California 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 California (1977)?
- In US, California is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is California worth watching?
- California holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in California?
- California stars Giuliano Gemma, William Berger, Miguel Bosé, Raimund Harmstorf and Chris Avram.
- When was California released?
- California was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.