


The Westerner at a glance
The Westerner is a 1940 western film, running 1h 40m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1940-09-18
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Genres
- Western
- Director
- William Wyler
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 · 141 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmDrifter Cole Harden is accused of stealing a horse and faces hanging by self-appointed Judge Roy Bean, but Harden manages to talk his way out of it by claiming to be a friend of stage star Lillie Langtry, with whom the judge is obsessed, even though he has never met her. Tensions rise when Harden comes to the defense of a group of struggling homesteaders who Judge Bean is trying to drive away.
Cast
14 names
Gary CooperCole Harden
Walter BrennanJudge Roy Bean
Doris DavenportJane Ellen Mathews
Fred StoneCaliphet Mathews
Forrest TuckerWade Harper
Chill WillsSoutheast
Lilian BondLily Langtry
Dana AndrewsHod Johnson
Charles HaltonMort Borrow
Trevor BardetteShad Wilkins
Tom TylerKing Evans
Lucien LittlefieldThe Stranger
C.E. AndersonHezekiah Willever (uncredited)Questions about The Westerner
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Westerner in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Westerner is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Westerner suitable for children?
The Westerner is rated NR in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Westerner about?
Drifter Cole Harden is accused of stealing a horse and faces hanging by self-appointed Judge Roy Bean, but Harden manages to talk his way out of it by claiming to be a friend of stage star Lillie Langtry, with whom the judge is obsessed, even though he has never met her. Tensions rise when Harden comes to the defense…
How long is The Westerner?
The Westerner runs for 1h 40m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Westerner trailer?
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