The Valley of Gwangi (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1969, The Valley of Gwangi is a thriller, fantasy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Jim O'Connolly, running about 96 minutes. “Cowboys Battle Monsters in the Lost World of Forbidden Valley.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A turn of the century wild west show struggling to make a living in Mexico comes into the possession of a tiny prehistoric horse. This leads to an expedition to the Forbidden Valley where they discover living dinosaurs. They capture one and take it back to be put on display, leading to inevitable mayhem.
Who’s in it. The Valley of Gwangi stars James Franciscus as Tuck, Gila Golan as T.J., Richard Carlson as Champ and Laurence Naismith as Professor Bromley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Valley of Gwangi has been warmly received by audiences.
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 The Valley of Gwangi page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Valley of Gwangi tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Valley of Gwangi (1969)?
- In US, The Valley of Gwangi 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 The Valley of Gwangi worth watching?
- The Valley of Gwangi holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, adventure and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Valley of Gwangi?
- The Valley of Gwangi stars James Franciscus, Gila Golan, Richard Carlson, Laurence Naismith and Freda Jackson.
- When was The Valley of Gwangi released?
- The Valley of Gwangi was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.