Branded (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1950, Branded is a western film directed by Rudolph Maté, running about 104 minutes. “LADD as you like him in an Action-Packed Adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gunfighter takes part in a scheme to bilk a wealthy cattle family out of half a million dollars by pretending to be their son, who was kidnapped as child.
Who’s in it. Branded stars Alan Ladd as Choya, Mona Freeman as Ruth Lavery, Charles Bickford as Mr. Lavery and Robert Keith as T. Jefferson Leffingwell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Branded 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 Branded page.
If you liked it. Fans of Branded tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Branded (1950)?
- In US, Branded 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 Branded worth watching?
- Branded holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Branded?
- Branded stars Alan Ladd, Mona Freeman, Charles Bickford, Robert Keith and Joseph Calleia.
- When was Branded released?
- Branded was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.