Sierra (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1950, Sierra is a western film directed by Alfred E. Green, running about 83 minutes. “Adventure ... raging to the very peaks of Excitement !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ring Hassard and his father Jeff, wild horse breakers, live in a hidden mountain eyrie as Jeff is wanted for a murder he didn't commit. Things change when they take in a lost young lady, Riley Martin, who finds that Ring has "never seen a woman close up." Jeff is injured, Ring runs afoul of horse thieves and the law, and Riley (who is a lawyer) labors to clear the Hassards (who others would prefer dead).
Who’s in it. Sierra stars Wanda Hendrix as Riley Martin, Audie Murphy as Ring Hassard, Burl Ives as Lonesome and Dean Jagger as Jeff Hassard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Sierra has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Sierra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sierra 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 Sierra (1950)?
- In US, Sierra is available to 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 Sierra worth watching?
- Sierra holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sierra?
- Sierra stars Wanda Hendrix, Audie Murphy, Burl Ives, Dean Jagger and Richard Rober.
- When was Sierra released?
- Sierra was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.