How the West Was Won
1962, English. Directed by John Ford & Henry Hathaway & George Marshall.
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The epic tale of the development of the American West from the 1830s through the Civil War to the end of the century, as seen through the eyes of one pioneer family.
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 524 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch How the West Was Won
How the West Was Won isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- John FordDirector
- Henry HathawayDirector
- George MarshallDirector
- Carroll BakerEve Prescott Rawlings
- Lee J. CobbMarshal Lou Ramsey
- Henry FondaJethro Stuart
- Carolyn JonesJulie Rawlings
- Karl MaldenZebulon Prescott
- Gregory PeckCleve Van Valen
- George PeppardZeb Rawlings
- Robert PrestonRoger Morgan
- Debbie ReynoldsLilith Prescott
- James StewartLinus Rawlings
- Eli WallachCharlie Gant
- John WayneWilliam Sherman
Details
- Released
- 2 November 1962
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Gay, James R. Webb
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $77K
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How the West Was Won: quick answers
Is How the West Was Won worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 524 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is How the West Was Won?
How the West Was Won runs 164 minutes (2h 44m).
Does How the West Was Won have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for How the West Was Won. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
How the West Was Won parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
How the West Was Won is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is How the West Was Won on?
How the West Was Won isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like How the West Was Won?
If you liked How the West Was Won, try The Way West, The Valley of Death, Tomahawk.
Who directed How the West Was Won?
How the West Was Won (1962) was directed by John Ford and Henry Hathaway and George Marshall and stars Carroll Baker, Lee J. Cobb, Henry Fonda.