McQ (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1974, McQ is an action, drama, crime and adventure film directed by John Sturges, running about 111 minutes. “Wayne on wheels!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Police Lieutenant Lon McQ investigates the killing of his best friend and uncovers corrupt elements of the police department dealing in confiscated drugs.
Who’s in it. McQ stars John Wayne as McQ, Eddie Albert as Kosterman, Diana Muldaur as Lois and Colleen Dewhurst as Myra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, McQ has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 McQ page.
If you liked it. Fans of McQ tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch McQ (1974)?
- In US, McQ 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 McQ worth watching?
- McQ holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in McQ?
- McQ stars John Wayne, Eddie Albert, Diana Muldaur, Colleen Dewhurst and Clu Gulager.
- When was McQ released?
- McQ was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.