Gunsmoke (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Series · ★ 6.7
Released in 1955, Gunsmoke is a western, action & adventure and drama series.
What it’s about. Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. The stories take place in and around Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. The central character is lawman Marshal Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad on radio and James Arness on television.
Who’s in it. Gunsmoke stars James Arness as Marshal Matt Dillon, Amanda Blake as Kitty, Dennis Weaver as Chester and Ken Curtis as Festus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Gunsmoke has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Peacock Premium and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gunsmoke page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gunsmoke tend to enjoy The Mandalorian, Cowboy Bebop, Dutton Ranch and Yellowstone.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gunsmoke (1955)?
- In US, Gunsmoke is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Peacock Premium. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gunsmoke worth watching?
- Gunsmoke holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western, action & adventure and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gunsmoke?
- Gunsmoke stars James Arness, Amanda Blake, Dennis Weaver, Ken Curtis and Milburn Stone.
- When was Gunsmoke released?
- Gunsmoke was released in 1955.