The Kid from Texas (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1950, The Kid from Texas is an action and western film directed by Kurt Neumann, running about 78 minutes. “The true savage story of BILLY THE KID!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Billy the Kid becomes embroiled in Lincoln County, NM, land wars. When rancher who gave him a break is killed by rival henchman, Billy vows revenge. New employer takes advantage of his naivety to kill rivals, lets the Kid take rap. Kid takes to the hills with friends until caught. Escapes hanging but remains in area to be near employer's young wife with whom he's infatuated
Who’s in it. The Kid from Texas stars Audie Murphy as Billy the Kid, Gale Storm as Irene Kain, Albert Dekker as Alexander Kain and Shepperd Strudwick as Jameson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Kid from Texas 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 The Kid from Texas page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kid from Texas tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kid from Texas (1950)?
- In US, The Kid from Texas 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 Kid from Texas worth watching?
- The Kid from Texas holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kid from Texas?
- The Kid from Texas stars Audie Murphy, Gale Storm, Albert Dekker, Shepperd Strudwick and Will Geer.
- When was The Kid from Texas released?
- The Kid from Texas was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.