Comanche (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1956, Comanche is a romance, history and western film directed by George Sherman, running about 87 minutes. “The Never-Before-Told Epic of the Last Great Indian Battle...Filmed in the All-The-Earth-Spanning Power of CinemaScope” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Common efforts of the U.S. government and the Comanche nation to negotiate a peace treaty are sabotaged by renegade Indians and by the short-sighted Indian Commissioner.
Who’s in it. Comanche stars Dana Andrews as Jim Read, Kent Smith as Quanah Parker, Nestor Paiva as Puffer and Henry Brandon as Black Cloud, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Comanche has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Comanche page.
If you liked it. Fans of Comanche tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Comanche (1956)?
- In US, Comanche is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Comanche worth watching?
- Comanche holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance, history and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Comanche?
- Comanche stars Dana Andrews, Kent Smith, Nestor Paiva, Henry Brandon and Stacy Harris.
- When was Comanche released?
- Comanche was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.