Hang 'em High (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1968, Hang 'em High is a western film directed by Ted Post, running about 114 minutes. “The hanging was the best show in town. But they made two mistakes. They hung the wrong man and they didn't finish the job!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Marshall Jed Cooper survives a hanging, vowing revenge on the lynch mob that left him dangling. To carry out his oath for vengeance, he returns to his former job as a lawman. Before long, he's caught up with the nine men on his hit list and starts dispensing his own brand of Wild West justice.
Who’s in it. Hang 'em High stars Clint Eastwood as Marshal Jed Cooper, Inger Stevens as Rachel Warren, Ed Begley as Captain Wilson and Pat Hingle as Judge Adam Fenton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Hang 'em High has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel 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 Hang 'em High page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hang 'em High 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 Hang 'em High (1968)?
- In US, Hang 'em High is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 Hang 'em High worth watching?
- Hang 'em High holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hang 'em High?
- Hang 'em High stars Clint Eastwood, Inger Stevens, Ed Begley, Pat Hingle and Ben Johnson.
- When was Hang 'em High released?
- Hang 'em High was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.