Shenandoah (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1965, Shenandoah is a war and western film directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, running about 105 minutes. “Two mighty armies trampled its valley... A fighting family challenged them both!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Charlie Anderson, a farmer in Shenandoah, Virginia, finds himself and his family in the middle of the Civil War he wants nothing to do with. When his youngest boy is taken prisoner by the North, the Civil War is forced upon him.
Who’s in it. Shenandoah stars James Stewart as Charlie Anderson, Doug McClure as Lt. Sam, Glenn Corbett as Jacob Anderson and Patrick Wayne as James Anderson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Shenandoah has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Shenandoah page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shenandoah tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shenandoah (1965)?
- In US, Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah worth watching?
- Shenandoah holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shenandoah?
- Shenandoah stars James Stewart, Doug McClure, Glenn Corbett, Patrick Wayne and Rosemary Forsyth.
- When was Shenandoah released?
- Shenandoah was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.