The Tall Stranger (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1957, The Tall Stranger is a western film directed by Thomas Carr, running about 83 minutes. “Savagely written by the author of "Hondo"!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Union soldier returns to his western home at the end of the Civil War and finds himself caught in the middle of a land war between his greedy half-brother and a wagon train of Confederate homesteaders.
Who’s in it. The Tall Stranger stars Joel McCrea as Ned Bannon, Virginia Mayo as Ellen, Barry Kelley as Hardy Bishop and Michael Ansara as Zarata, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Tall Stranger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tall Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tall Stranger 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 The Tall Stranger (1957)?
- In US, The Tall Stranger is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Tall Stranger worth watching?
- The Tall Stranger holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tall Stranger?
- The Tall Stranger stars Joel McCrea, Virginia Mayo, Barry Kelley, Michael Ansara and Whit Bissell.
- When was The Tall Stranger released?
- The Tall Stranger was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.