The Dude Goes West (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1948, The Dude Goes West is a comedy and western film directed by Kurt Neumann, running about 86 minutes. “HE WAS A GOOD MAN...AMONG THE BAD!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Daniel Bone is aiming for success. A Brooklyn gunsmith by trade, he figures the place to be is where the guns are. So off he goes into the West and becomes the foe of the notorious Pecos Kid, the captive of Paiutes, the target in a saloon showdown, and the lone source of the whereabouts of a fabulous gold strike.
Who’s in it. The Dude Goes West stars Eddie Albert as Daniel Bone, Gale Storm as Liza Crockett, James Gleason as Sam Briggs and Barton MacLane as Texas Jack Barton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Dude Goes West 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 The Dude Goes West page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dude Goes West tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dude Goes West (1948)?
- In US, The Dude Goes West 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 The Dude Goes West worth watching?
- The Dude Goes West holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dude Goes West?
- The Dude Goes West stars Eddie Albert, Gale Storm, James Gleason, Barton MacLane and Gilbert Roland.