The Californians (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Series · ★ 5.8
Released in 1957, The Californians is a western and drama series.
What it’s about. San Franciscans during the goldrush of the 1850s attempt to maintain law and order in their wild city. Newly arrived Matthew Wayne becomes sheriff, then marshal, and organizes the city police force while expressing interest in the young widow Fanzler and sparring with attorney Pitt. Adam Kennedy appears as Dion Patrick, an Irish newspaperman who helps the local vigilante committee.
Who’s in it. The Californians stars Richard Coogan as Marshal Matthew Wayne, Sean McClory as Jack McGivern, Adam Kennedy as Dion Patrick and Nan Leslie as Martha McGivern, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Californians has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Californians page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Californians tend to enjoy The Mandalorian, Cowboy Bebop, Dutton Ranch and Yellowstone.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Californians (1957)?
- In US, The Californians is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Peacock Premium, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Californians worth watching?
- The Californians holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Californians?
- The Californians stars Richard Coogan, Sean McClory, Adam Kennedy, Nan Leslie and Art Fleming.
- When was The Californians released?
- The Californians was released in 1957.