Wichita (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1955, Wichita is an action, romance and western film directed by Jacques Tourneur, running about 81 minutes. “THE TRUE SAVAGE STORY OF WYATT EARP!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Former buffalo hunter and entrepreneur Wyatt Earp arrives in the lawless cattle town of Wichita Kansas. His skill as a gun-fighter makes him a perfect candidate for Marshal, but he refuses the job until he feels morally obligated to bring law and order to this wild town.
Who’s in it. Wichita stars Joel McCrea as Wyatt Earp, Vera Miles as Laurie McCoy, Lloyd Bridges as Gyp Clements and Wallace Ford as Arthur Whiteside, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Wichita has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and 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 Wichita page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wichita 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 Wichita (1955)?
- In US, Wichita is available to stream on YouTube TV, and 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 Wichita worth watching?
- Wichita holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wichita?
- Wichita stars Joel McCrea, Vera Miles, Lloyd Bridges, Wallace Ford and Edgar Buchanan.