Ride in the Whirlwind (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1966, Ride in the Whirlwind is a thriller and western film directed by Monte Hellman, running about 82 minutes. “Ride with the Easy Rider into an action whirlwind.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three cowboys, mistaken for members of an outlaw gang, are relentlessly pursued by a posse.
Who’s in it. Ride in the Whirlwind stars Cameron Mitchell as Vern, Jack Nicholson as Wes, Millie Perkins as Abigail and Katherine Squire as Catherine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Ride in the Whirlwind has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Criterion Channel, FlixFling and Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ride in the Whirlwind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ride in the Whirlwind tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ride in the Whirlwind (1966)?
- In US, Ride in the Whirlwind is available to stream on fuboTV, Criterion Channel and FlixFling, 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 Ride in the Whirlwind worth watching?
- Ride in the Whirlwind holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ride in the Whirlwind?
- Ride in the Whirlwind stars Cameron Mitchell, Jack Nicholson, Millie Perkins, Katherine Squire and George Mitchell.
- When was Ride in the Whirlwind released?
- Ride in the Whirlwind was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.