The Kid Rides Again (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1943, The Kid Rides Again is an action, adventure and western film directed by Sam Newfield, running about 55 minutes. “The Gang Wanted Hanging...BUT BILLY USED HIS GUNS TO CLEAN 'EM UP” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Billy the Kid has been wrongfully arrested for robbing a train. In order to prove his innocence, the Kid breaks out of jail and hits the trail to search for the real robbers. Along the way, he discovers that an outlaw band has been impersonating upstanding ranchers.
Who’s in it. The Kid Rides Again stars Buster Crabbe as Billy the Kid, Al St. John as Fuzzy Q. Jones, Iris Meredith as Joan Ainsley and Glenn Strange as Tom Slade, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Kid Rides Again has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kid Rides Again page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kid Rides Again tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kid Rides Again (1943)?
- In US, The Kid Rides Again is available to stream on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Kid Rides Again worth watching?
- The Kid Rides Again holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kid Rides Again?
- The Kid Rides Again stars Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Iris Meredith, Glenn Strange and Charles King.
- When was The Kid Rides Again released?
- The Kid Rides Again was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.