The Ranger and the Lady (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1940, The Ranger and the Lady is an action and western film directed by Joseph Kane, running about 52 minutes. “A roaring Texas Ranger and an untamed girl...sweethearts of the dangerous young West!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While Sam Houston in in the nation's capital trying to get Texas into the Union, his aide is trying to impose a self-serving tax on the use of the Santa Fe trail. The lady owner of a wagon train is using the trail, and a Texas Ranger comes to her assistance.
Who’s in it. The Ranger and the Lady stars Roy Rogers as Roy Colt, George 'Gabby' Hayes as Gabby Whittaker, Julie Bishop as Jane Tabor and Harry Woods as Kincaid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Ranger and the Lady has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ranger and the Lady page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ranger and the Lady 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 The Ranger and the Lady (1940)?
- In US, The Ranger and the Lady is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ranger and the Lady worth watching?
- The Ranger and the Lady holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ranger and the Lady?
- The Ranger and the Lady stars Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Julie Bishop, Harry Woods and Henry Brandon.
- When was The Ranger and the Lady released?
- The Ranger and the Lady was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.
