Untamed (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1955, Untamed is an action, drama, adventure and romance film directed by Henry King, running about 111 minutes. “It's AFRICOLOSSAL! in CINEMASCOPE” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the great potato famine hits Ireland, the diaspora begins as thousands emigrate. Among those leaving the Emerald Isle is Katie O'Neill and her husband, who decide that the promised land is South Africa and make their way there. Once there, they discover the hardships that are the reality of the homesteader experience.
Who’s in it. Untamed stars Tyrone Power as Paul Van Riebeck, Susan Hayward as Katie O'Neill, Richard Egan as Kurt Hout and John Justin as Shawn Kildare, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Untamed has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Untamed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Untamed tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Untamed (1955)?
- In US, Untamed is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Untamed worth watching?
- Untamed holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Untamed?
- Untamed stars Tyrone Power, Susan Hayward, Richard Egan, John Justin and Agnes Moorehead.
- When was Untamed released?
- Untamed was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.