Wagon Train (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Series · ★ 6.6
Released in 1957, Wagon Train is a western, drama and family series.
What it’s about. The series initially starred veteran movie supporting actor Ward Bond as the wagon master, later replaced upon his death by John McIntire, and Robert Horton as the scout, subsequently replaced by lookalike Robert Fuller a year after Horton had decided to leave the series. The series was inspired by the 1950 film Wagon Master directed by John Ford and starring Ben Johnson, Harry Carey Jr. and Ward Bond, and harkens back to the early widescreen wagon train epic The Big Trail starring John Wayne and featuring Bond in his first major screen appearance playing a supporting role. Horton's buckskin outfit as the scout in the first season of the television series resembles Wayne's, who also played the wagon train's scout in the earlier film.
Who’s in it. Wagon Train stars Ward Bond as Major Seth Adams, John McIntire as Christopher Hale, Robert Horton as Flint McCullough and Denny Miller as Duke Shannon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Wagon Train has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV and Starz. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wagon Train page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wagon Train tend to enjoy The Mandalorian, Cowboy Bebop, Dutton Ranch and Yellowstone.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wagon Train (1957)?
- In US, Wagon Train is available to stream on Philo, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wagon Train worth watching?
- Wagon Train holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wagon Train?
- Wagon Train stars Ward Bond, John McIntire, Robert Horton, Denny Miller and Frank McGrath.
- When was Wagon Train released?
- Wagon Train was released in 1957.