Westward the Women (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1951, Westward the Women is a drama, adventure and western film directed by William A. Wellman, running about 118 minutes. “The BIG MGM Spectacle ! HE LED 200 WOMEN ON AN ADVENTURE THAT MOST MEN FEARED TO FACE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. There's a deficit of good, honest women in the West, and Roy Whitman wants to change that. His solution is to bring a caravan of over 100 mail-order brides from Chicago to California. It will be a long, difficult and dangerous journey for the women. So Whitman hires hardened, cynical Buck Wyatt to be their guide across the inhospitable frontier. But as disaster strikes on the trail, Buck just might discover that these women are stronger than he thinks.
Who’s in it. Westward the Women stars Robert Taylor as Buck Wyatt, Denise Darcel as Fifi Danon, Hope Emerson as Patience Hawley and John McIntire as Roy E. Whitman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Westward the Women has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Westward the Women page.
If you liked it. Fans of Westward the Women tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Westward the Women (1951)?
- In US, Westward the Women is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Westward the Women worth watching?
- Westward the Women holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Westward the Women?
- Westward the Women stars Robert Taylor, Denise Darcel, Hope Emerson, John McIntire and Julie Bishop.
- When was Westward the Women released?
- Westward the Women was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.