Lonely Are the Brave (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1962, Lonely Are the Brave is a drama and western film directed by David Miller, running about 107 minutes. “Life can never cage a man like this!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A fiercely independent cowboy arranges to have himself locked up in jail in order to then escape with an old friend who has been sentenced to the penitentiary.
Who’s in it. Lonely Are the Brave stars Kirk Douglas as John W. "Jack" Burns, Gena Rowlands as Jerry Bondi, Walter Matthau as Sheriff Morey Johnson and Carroll O'Connor as Hinton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Lonely Are the Brave 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 Lonely Are the Brave page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lonely Are the Brave tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lonely Are the Brave (1962)?
- In US, Lonely Are the Brave 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 Lonely Are the Brave worth watching?
- Lonely Are the Brave holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lonely Are the Brave?
- Lonely Are the Brave stars Kirk Douglas, Gena Rowlands, Walter Matthau, Carroll O'Connor and William Schallert.
- When was Lonely Are the Brave released?
- Lonely Are the Brave was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.