The Lone Ranger (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Series · ★ 6.8
Released in 1949, The Lone Ranger is a western and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. The Lone Ranger is an American western television series that ran from 1949 to 1957, starring Clayton Moore with Jay Silverheels as Tonto. The live-action series initially featured Gerald Mohr as the episode narrator. Fred Foy served as both narrator and announcer of the radio series from 1948 to its finish and became announcer of the television version when story narration was dropped there. This was by far the highest-rated television program on the ABC network in the early 1950s and its first true "hit".
Who’s in it. The Lone Ranger stars Clayton Moore as The Lone Ranger, Jay Silverheels as Tonto, John Hart as The Lone Ranger and Adele Longmire as Martha. Clayton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Lone Ranger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lone Ranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lone Ranger tend to enjoy The Mandalorian, Cowboy Bebop, Dutton Ranch and Yellowstone.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lone Ranger (1949)?
- In US, The Lone Ranger is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lone Ranger worth watching?
- The Lone Ranger holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western and action & adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lone Ranger?
- The Lone Ranger stars Clayton Moore, Jay Silverheels, John Hart, Adele Longmire and Glenn Strange.
- When was The Lone Ranger released?
- The Lone Ranger was released in 1949.