The Oklahoman (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1957, The Oklahoman is a western film directed by Francis D. Lyon, running about 80 minutes. “That Ramrod Guy From Whichita is Bullet-Hot as the Greatest Plainsman of Them All !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After his wife dies in childbirth, a doctor settles down in the small Oklahoma town of Cherokee Wells to raise his newborn daughter. Unfortunately, not all the citizens there are hospitable, especially when the doctor hires a pretty Indian teenager as his child's nanny.
Who’s in it. The Oklahoman stars Joel McCrea as John, Barbara Hale as Anne, Brad Dexter as Dobie and Gloria Talbott as Maria Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Oklahoman 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 The Oklahoman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Oklahoman 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 The Oklahoman (1957)?
- In US, The Oklahoman 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 The Oklahoman worth watching?
- The Oklahoman holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Oklahoman?
- The Oklahoman stars Joel McCrea, Barbara Hale, Brad Dexter, Gloria Talbott and Michael Pate.
- When was The Oklahoman released?
- The Oklahoman was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.