Pony Express (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1953, Pony Express is an action and western film directed by Jerry Hopper, running about 101 minutes. “GALLOPING THRILLS! A mighty adventure when America's destiny rode in the saddle bags of the...PONY EXPRESS” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Buffalo Bill and Wild Bill Hickok join forces to establish a mail route that can get mail from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California, in ten days. Along the way they must battle bad weather, hostile Indians and outlaws intent on robbing the mail and shutting down the entire operation.
Who’s in it. Pony Express stars Charlton Heston as Captain William Frank 'Buffalo Bill' Cody, Rhonda Fleming as Evelyn Hastings, Jan Sterling as Denny Russell and Forrest Tucker as James Butler aka Wild Bill Hickok, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Pony Express 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 Pony Express page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pony Express 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 Pony Express (1953)?
- In US, Pony Express 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 Pony Express worth watching?
- Pony Express holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pony Express?
- Pony Express stars Charlton Heston, Rhonda Fleming, Jan Sterling, Forrest Tucker and Porter Hall.
- When was Pony Express released?
- Pony Express was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.