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Cattle Drive (1951): cast, story & where to watch

1951 · Film · ★ 6.1

Cattle Drive poster

Released in 1951, Cattle Drive is a western film directed by Kurt Neumann, running about 77 minutes. “The Story of the Great Santa Fe Stampede!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The spoilt young son of a wealthy railroad owner manages to get himself lost in the middle of nowhere. He is found by a cowboy on a cattle drive and the lad must start learning the hard lessons of working in a team if he wants to make it to San Diego.

Who’s in it. Cattle Drive stars Joel McCrea as Dan Mathews, Dean Stockwell as Chester Graham, Jr., Chill Wills as Dallas and Leon Ames as Chester Graham, Sr., among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Cattle Drive has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cattle Drive page.

If you liked it. Fans of Cattle Drive 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 Cattle Drive (1951)?
In US, Cattle Drive is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Cattle Drive worth watching?
Cattle Drive holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Cattle Drive?
Cattle Drive stars Joel McCrea, Dean Stockwell, Chill Wills, Leon Ames and Henry Brandon.
When was Cattle Drive released?
Cattle Drive was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.