Wagon Train (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1940, Wagon Train is a western film directed by Edward Killy, running about 59 minutes. “A New MAN of ACTION Rides the Range!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In his first starring Western for RKO, young Tim Holt must not only carry on his father's freight business but also hunt down his murderer. A certain Matt Gardner wants to corner the freight business to Pecos and persuades young Zack Sibley's wagon master to switch sides. Zack also earns the enmity of Gardner's son Coe, who takes umbrage to the youngster's flirtation with pretty Helen Lee. It all comes to a head during a food shortage in Pecos, a near-disaster that persuades the wagon master to switch sides once again. When the dust settles, Zack learns that old man Gardner is actually Carl Anderson, the man who murdered his father.
Who’s in it. Wagon Train stars Tim Holt as Zack Sibley, Martha O'Driscoll as Helen Lee, Ray Whitley as Ned and Emmett Lynn as Whopper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Wagon Train has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wagon Train page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wagon Train 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 Wagon Train (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wagon Train change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wagon Train worth watching?
- Wagon Train holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wagon Train?
- Wagon Train stars Tim Holt, Martha O'Driscoll, Ray Whitley, Emmett Lynn and Glenn Strange.
- When was Wagon Train released?
- Wagon Train was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.