Billy the Kid (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1930, Billy the Kid is a drama and western film directed by King Vidor, running about 95 minutes. “The one big , stirring out-door story of the Great West!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Billy, after shooting down land baron William Donovan's henchmen for killing Billy's boss, is hunted down and captured by his friend, Sheriff Pat Garrett. He escapes and is on his way to Mexico when Garrett, recapturing him, must decide whether to bring him in or to let him go.
Who’s in it. Billy the Kid stars Johnny Mack Brown as Billy the Kid, Wallace Beery as Pat Garrett, Kay Johnson as Claire and Karl Dane as Swenson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Billy the Kid has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Billy the Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Billy the Kid tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Billy the Kid (1930)?
- In US, Billy the Kid 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 Billy the Kid worth watching?
- Billy the Kid holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Billy the Kid?
- Billy the Kid stars Johnny Mack Brown, Wallace Beery, Kay Johnson, Karl Dane and Wyndham Standing.
- When was Billy the Kid released?
- Billy the Kid was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.