How the West Was Won (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1962, How the West Was Won is a western film directed by John Ford, running about 162 minutes. “It's here! The mightiest adventure ever filmed!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The epic tale of the development of the American West from the 1830s through the Civil War to the end of the century, as seen through the eyes of one pioneer family.
Who’s in it. How the West Was Won stars Carroll Baker as Eve Prescott Rawlings, Lee J. Cobb as Marshal Lou Ramsey, Henry Fonda as Jethro Stuart and Carolyn Jones as Julie Rawlings, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, How the West Was Won has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $50M at the box office.
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 How the West Was Won page.
If you liked it. Fans of How the West Was Won 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 How the West Was Won (1962)?
- In US, How the West Was Won 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 How the West Was Won worth watching?
- How the West Was Won holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in How the West Was Won?
- How the West Was Won stars Carroll Baker, Lee J. Cobb, Henry Fonda, Carolyn Jones and Karl Malden.
- When was How the West Was Won released?
- How the West Was Won was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 162 minutes.