The Lone Ranger (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1956, The Lone Ranger is an adventure and western film directed by Stuart Heisler, running about 86 minutes. “The Lone Ranger thunders to the motion picture screen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The territorial governor asks the Lone Ranger to investigate mysterious raids on settlers by Indians who ride with saddles. Wealthy rancher Reese Kilgore wants to mine silver on Spirit Mountain which is sacred to the Indians.
Who’s in it. The Lone Ranger stars Clayton Moore as The Lone Ranger, Jay Silverheels as Tonto, Lyle Bettger as Reece Kilgore and Bonita Granville as Welcome Kilgore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Lone Ranger 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 The Lone Ranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lone Ranger tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lone Ranger (1956)?
- In US, The Lone Ranger 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 Lone Ranger worth watching?
- The Lone Ranger holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lone Ranger?
- The Lone Ranger stars Clayton Moore, Jay Silverheels, Lyle Bettger, Bonita Granville and Perry Lopez.
- When was The Lone Ranger released?
- The Lone Ranger was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.