High Plains Drifter
1973, English. Directed by Clint Eastwood.
They'd never forget the day he drifted into town.
A gunfighting stranger comes to the small settlement of Lago. After gunning down three gunmen who tried to kill him, the townsfolk decide to hire the Stranger to hold off three outlaws who are on their way.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch High Plains Drifter
High Plains Drifter isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Clint EastwoodDirector
- Clint EastwoodThe Stranger
- Verna BloomSarah Belding
- Marianna HillCallie Travers
- Mitchell RyanDave Drake
- Jack GingMorgan Allen
- Stefan GieraschMayor Jason Hobart
- Ted HartleyLewis Belding
- Billy CurtisMordecai
- Geoffrey LewisStacey Bridges
- Scott WalkerBill Borders
- Walter BarnesSheriff Sam Shaw
- Paul BrinegarLutie Naylor
Details
- Released
- 19 April 1973
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ernest Tidyman, Clint Eastwood
- Budget
- $5.5M
- Box office
- $16M
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High Plains Drifter: quick answers
Is High Plains Drifter worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 1,415 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is High Plains Drifter?
High Plains Drifter runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does High Plains Drifter have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for High Plains Drifter. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
High Plains Drifter parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
High Plains Drifter is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is High Plains Drifter on?
High Plains Drifter isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like High Plains Drifter?
If you liked High Plains Drifter, try The Fastest Gun Alive, The Quick and the Dead, Pale Rider.
Who directed High Plains Drifter?
High Plains Drifter (1973) was directed by Clint Eastwood and stars Clint Eastwood, Verna Bloom, Marianna Hill.