Molly and Lawless John (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1972, Molly and Lawless John is a western film directed by Gary Nelson, running about 98 minutes. “They weren't exactly Bonnie and Clyde…or Frankie and Johnny… But they made THEIR STRANGE KIND OF LOVE A LEGEND!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Molly, the shy, romance-starved wife of an arrogant frontier sheriff, finds herself drawn to a prisoner in her husband's jail. This prisoner, a handsome young man named Johnny, plays on Molly's sympathy and convinces her to help him escape. Molly then accompanies Johnny on his cross-country flight but soon learns he's simply been using her. Molly makes the best of the situation, however, and by the time the sheriff's posse catches up with them, Molly shows that she's learned how to assert herself.
Who’s in it. Molly and Lawless John stars Vera Miles as Molly Parker, Sam Elliott as Johnny Lawler, Clu Gulager as Deputy Tom Clements and John Anderson as Sheriff Marvin Parker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Molly and Lawless John has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling and MovieMe. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Molly and Lawless John page.
If you liked it. Fans of Molly and Lawless John 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 Molly and Lawless John (1972)?
- In US, Molly and Lawless John is available to stream on Philo and FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling and MovieMe. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Molly and Lawless John worth watching?
- Molly and Lawless John holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Molly and Lawless John?
- Molly and Lawless John stars Vera Miles, Sam Elliott, Clu Gulager, John Anderson and Cynthia Myers.
- When was Molly and Lawless John released?
- Molly and Lawless John was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.