Ride Lonesome (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1959, Ride Lonesome is an action and western film directed by Budd Boetticher, running about 73 minutes. “Scorching lead-hot action all the way!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wanted murderer, Billy John, is captured by Ben Brigade, a bounty hunter, who intends to take him to Santa Cruz to be hanged. Brigade stops at a staging post, where he saves the manager's wife from an Indian attack, and enlists the help of two outlaws to continue his journey more safely.
Who’s in it. Ride Lonesome stars Randolph Scott as Ben Brigade, Karen Steele as Mrs. Carrie Lane, Pernell Roberts as Sam Boone and James Best as Billy John, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Ride Lonesome has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling 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 Ride Lonesome page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ride Lonesome 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 Ride Lonesome (1959)?
- In US, Ride Lonesome is available to stream on FlixFling, 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 Ride Lonesome worth watching?
- Ride Lonesome holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ride Lonesome?
- Ride Lonesome stars Randolph Scott, Karen Steele, Pernell Roberts, James Best and Lee Van Cleef.