The Klansman (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1974, The Klansman is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Terence Young, running about 112 minutes. “Welcome to scenic Atoka County” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small southern town has just been rocked by a tragedy: a young woman has been violently raped. The white town fathers immediately declare that the attacker had to be black, and place the blame on Garth, a young black man. Assuming that the men in white sheets aren't intent on holding a fair and impartial trial, Garth takes to the woods as the Klansmen lynching party hunts him down.
Who’s in it. The Klansman stars Richard Burton as Breck Stancill, Lee Marvin as Sheriff Track Bascomb, Cameron Mitchell as Butt Cutt Cates and O.J. Simpson as Garth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Klansman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV 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 The Klansman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Klansman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Klansman (1974)?
- In US, The Klansman is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, 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 The Klansman worth watching?
- The Klansman holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Klansman?
- The Klansman stars Richard Burton, Lee Marvin, Cameron Mitchell, O.J. Simpson and Lola Falana.
- When was The Klansman released?
- The Klansman was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.