The Rifleman (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Series · ★ 7.1
Released in 1958, The Rifleman is an action & adventure, western and family series.
What it’s about. The Rifleman is an American Western television program starring Chuck Connors as rancher Lucas McCain and Johnny Crawford as his son, Mark McCain. It was set in the 1880s in the town of North Fork, New Mexico Territory. The show was filmed in black-and-white, half-hour episodes. "The Rifleman" aired on ABC from September 30, 1958 to April 8, 1963 as a production of Four Star Television. It was one of the first prime time series to have a widowed parent raise a child.
Who’s in it. The Rifleman stars Chuck Connors as Lucas McCain, Johnny Crawford as Mark McCain, Paul Fix as Micah Torrance and Sue Randall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Rifleman has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rifleman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rifleman tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rifleman (1958)?
- In US, The Rifleman is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Peacock Premium. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rifleman worth watching?
- The Rifleman holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure, western and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Rifleman?
- The Rifleman stars Chuck Connors, Johnny Crawford, Paul Fix, Sue Randall and Paul Mantee.
- When was The Rifleman released?
- The Rifleman was released in 1958.