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Ride, Vaquero! (1953): cast, story & where to watch

1953 · Film · ★ 5.6

Ride, Vaquero! poster

Released in 1953, Ride, Vaquero! is a western film directed by John Farrow, running about 90 minutes. “The Outlaw And The Beauty!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Ranchers in New Mexico have to face Indians and bandits.

Who’s in it. Ride, Vaquero! stars Robert Taylor as Rio, Ava Gardner as Cordelia Cameron, Howard Keel as King Cameron and Anthony Quinn as José Constantino Esqueda, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Ride, Vaquero! 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 Ride, Vaquero! page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ride, Vaquero! 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 Ride, Vaquero! (1953)?
In US, Ride, Vaquero! 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 Ride, Vaquero! worth watching?
Ride, Vaquero! holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Ride, Vaquero!?
Ride, Vaquero! stars Robert Taylor, Ava Gardner, Howard Keel, Anthony Quinn and Kurt Kasznar.
When was Ride, Vaquero! released?
Ride, Vaquero! was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.