God's Country (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film
Released in 1946, God's Country is a comedy, drama and western film directed by Robert Emmett Tansey, running about 64 minutes. “The law said he had killed a man!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lee Preston, aka Leland Bruce, kills a man in self defense but flees to the redwood country when the law makes it a murder charge. There he meets Lynn O'Malley, the niece of Sandy McTavish who runs the trading post. Lee learns the reason why this is good trapping country is because the timber barons across the lake are ruthlessly cutting the trees and driving the animals across the river. The trappers appeal to him to take a petition to the Governor which would prohibit the timber people from coming to their side of the lake. At first, because he is a wanted man, he refuses but does so later for the sake of the people even though he knows it will lead to his arrest.
Who’s in it. God's Country stars Robert Lowery as Lee Preston / Leland Bruce, Helen Gilbert as Lynn O'Malley / McTavish, William Farnum as Sandy McTavish and Buster Keaton as Old Tarp / Mr. Boone, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch God's Country page.
If you liked it. Fans of God's Country tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch God's Country (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for God's Country change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in God's Country?
- God's Country stars Robert Lowery, Helen Gilbert, William Farnum, Buster Keaton and Si Jenks.
- When was God's Country released?
- God's Country was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.