The Red Pony (1949) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1949 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 1949, The Red Pony is an action, drame and western film directed by Lewis Milestone, running about 91 minutes. “John Steinbeck's great American story !” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Peter Miles stars as Tom Tiflin, the little boy at the heart of this John Steinbeck story set in Salinas Valley. With his incompatible parents -- the city-loving Fred and country-happy Alice -- constantly bickering, Tom looks to cowboy Billy Buck for companionship and paternal love.

Who’s in it. The Red Pony stars Myrna Loy as Alice Tiflin, Robert Mitchum as Billy Buck, Louis Calhern as Grandfather and Shepperd Strudwick as Mr. Fred Tiflin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Red Pony 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 The Red Pony page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Red Pony tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, Le Seigneur des anneaux : Le Retour du roi, Inception and Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch The Red Pony (1949)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Red Pony change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Red Pony worth watching?
The Red Pony holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drame and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Red Pony?
The Red Pony stars Myrna Loy, Robert Mitchum, Louis Calhern, Shepperd Strudwick and Peter Miles.
When was The Red Pony released?
The Red Pony was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.