The Rounders (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1965, The Rounders is a comedy and western film directed by Burt Kennedy, running about 85 minutes. “The wild west's biggest fall guys go head over heels... for a mean-eyed bronc... and some bear-backed fillies” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ben (Glenn Ford) and Marion (Henry Fonda) are two cowboys who make a meager living breaking wild horses. Their frequent employer Jim (Chill Wills), who always gets the better of them, talks them into taking a nondescript horse in lieu of some of their wages. Ben finds that the horse is un-rideable, he comes up with the idea of taking it to a rodeo and betting other cowhands they cannot ride it.
Who’s in it. The Rounders stars Glenn Ford as Ben Jones, Henry Fonda as Marion 'Howdy' Lewis, Hope Holiday as Sister and Chill Wills as Jim Ed Love, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Rounders 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 Rounders page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rounders tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rounders (1965)?
- In US, The Rounders 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 Rounders worth watching?
- The Rounders holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rounders?
- The Rounders stars Glenn Ford, Henry Fonda, Hope Holiday, Chill Wills and Edgar Buchanan.
- When was The Rounders released?
- The Rounders was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.