Frontier Justice (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1936, Frontier Justice is an action and adventure film directed by Robert F. McGowan, running about 58 minutes. “RANGE WAR FOR THE WATER RIGHTS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Brent Halston returns he finds his father in an insane asylum and Wilton about to foreclose on their ranch and bring sheep onto the cattle range. When Wilton kills a rancher, Brent is blamed and jailed. Escaping jail he gets Ware to confess that he payed to have Halston committed. He then gets unexpected help from Ethel Gordon when Wilton tries to foreclose.
Who’s in it. Frontier Justice stars Hoot Gibson as Brent Halston, Jane Barnes as Ethel Gordon, Richard Cramer as Gilbert Ware and Roger Williams as James Wilton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Frontier Justice has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frontier Justice page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frontier Justice 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 Frontier Justice (1936)?
- In US, Frontier Justice is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Frontier Justice worth watching?
- Frontier Justice holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Frontier Justice?
- Frontier Justice stars Hoot Gibson, Jane Barnes, Richard Cramer, Roger Williams and John Elliott.
- When was Frontier Justice released?
- Frontier Justice was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.