Arena (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1953, Arena is a drama and western film directed by Richard Fleischer, running about 83 minutes. “FIRST FULL-LENGTH WESTERN in 3 DIMENSION!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Left by his wife, a vain rodeo star picks up a floozy and rides a bad Brahman bull.
Who’s in it. Arena stars Gig Young as Hob Danvers, Jean Hagen as Meg Hutchins, Polly Bergen as Ruth Danvers and Harry Morgan as Lew Hutchins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Arena has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arena page.
If you liked it. Fans of Arena tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Arena (1953)?
- In US, Arena is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Arena worth watching?
- Arena 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 Arena?
- Arena stars Gig Young, Jean Hagen, Polly Bergen, Harry Morgan and Barbara Lawrence.
- When was Arena released?
- Arena was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.