Billy the Kid (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1941, Billy the Kid is a drama and western film directed by David Miller, running about 94 minutes. “WANTED FOR MURDER WILLIAM BONNEY ALIAS "BILLY THE KID"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Billy Bonney is a hot-headed gunslinger who narrowly skirts a life of crime by being befriended and hired by a peaceful rancher, Eric Keating. When Keating is killed, Billy seeks revenge on the men who killed him, even if it means opposing his friend, Marshal Jim Sherwood.
Who’s in it. Billy the Kid stars Robert Taylor as Billy Bonney, Brian Donlevy as Jim Sherwood, Ian Hunter as Eric Keating and Mary Howard as Edith Keating, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Billy the Kid has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Billy the Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Billy the Kid tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Billy the Kid (1941)?
- In US, Billy the Kid is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Billy the Kid worth watching?
- Billy the Kid holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Billy the Kid?
- Billy the Kid stars Robert Taylor, Brian Donlevy, Ian Hunter, Mary Howard and Gene Lockhart.
- When was Billy the Kid released?
- Billy the Kid was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.