Run of the Arrow (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1957, Run of the Arrow is a western film directed by Samuel Fuller, running about 86 minutes. “The strange saga of the Johnny Reb who turned Sioux to wage a one-man war against the Yankees !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the South loses the war, Confederate veteran O'Meara goes West, joins the Sioux, takes a wife and refuses to be an American but he must choose a side when the Sioux go to war against the U.S. Army.
Who’s in it. Run of the Arrow stars Rod Steiger as Pvt. O'Meara, Sara Montiel as Yellow Moccasin, Brian Keith as Captain Clark and Ralph Meeker as Lieutenant Driscoll, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Run of the Arrow 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 Run of the Arrow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Run of the Arrow 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 Run of the Arrow (1957)?
- In US, Run of the Arrow 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 Run of the Arrow worth watching?
- Run of the Arrow holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Run of the Arrow?
- Run of the Arrow stars Rod Steiger, Sara Montiel, Brian Keith, Ralph Meeker and Jay C. Flippen.
- When was Run of the Arrow released?
- Run of the Arrow was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.