The Oregon Trail (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Series · ★ 5.7
Released in 1977, The Oregon Trail is a western series.
What it’s about. The Oregon Trail is a 14-episode NBC western television series starring Rod Taylor as the widower Evan Thorpe, who leaves his Illinois farm in 1842 to take the Oregon Trail to the Pacific Northwest. The show also starred Andrew Stevens, Tony Becker, and Gina Marie Smika as Thorpe's children. Darleen Carr starred as Margaret Devlin, one of the passengers on the wagon train, and Charles Napier portrayed Luther Sprague, a frontier scout recruited by Thorpe. The series was filmed in the Flagstaff, Arizona area.
Who’s in it. The Oregon Trail stars Charles Napier as Luther Sprague, Andrew Stevens as Andrew Thorpe, Darleen Carr as Margaret Devlin and Rod Taylor as Evan Thorpe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Oregon Trail has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Oregon Trail page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Oregon Trail tend to enjoy The Mandalorian, Cowboy Bebop, Dutton Ranch and Yellowstone.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Oregon Trail (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Oregon Trail change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Oregon Trail worth watching?
- The Oregon Trail holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Oregon Trail?
- The Oregon Trail stars Charles Napier, Andrew Stevens, Darleen Carr, Rod Taylor and Tony Becker.
- When was The Oregon Trail released?
- The Oregon Trail was released in 1977.