The Night Riders
1939, English. Directed by George Sherman.
SENTINEL OF THE PLAINS!
Talbot uses a phony land grant to rule thirteen million acres, taxing everyone heavily and evicting those who won't pay. The Three Mesquiteers becomes mysterious "night riders" to fight this evil.
- Runtime
- 0h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Part of a series
The Three Mesquiteers: watch order
Cast & crew
- George ShermanDirector
- John WayneStony Brooke
- Ray CorriganTucson Smith
- Max TerhuneLullaby Joslin
- Doreen McKaySoledad
- Ruth RogersSusan Randall
- George DouglasTalbot posing as de Serrano
- Tom TylerJackson
- Kermit MaynardSheriff Pratt
- Sammy McKimTim Randall
- Walter WillsHazleton
- Ethan LaidlawAndrews
- Edward Peil Sr.Rancher Harper
Details
- Released
- 12 April 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Betty Burbridge, Stanley Roberts
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Watch before The Night Riders
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
Wild Horse Rodeo
1937 · 8.0/10
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The Purple Vigilantes
1938 · 4.7/10
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Call The Mesquiteers
1938 · 6.5/10
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Outlaws of Sonora
1938 · 6.5/10
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Riders of the Black Hills
1938 · 7.0/10
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Heroes of the Hills
1938 · 8.0/10
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Pals of the Saddle
1938 · 5.7/10
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Overland Stage Raiders
1938 · 5.2/10
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Santa Fe Stampede
1938 · 5.6/10
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Red River Range
1938 · 5.2/10
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After The Night Riders
What comes next in the series.
Three Texas Steers
1939 · 5.0/10
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Wyoming Outlaw
1939 · 5.8/10
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New Frontier
1939 · 5.7/10
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The Kansas Terrors
1939 · 10.0/10
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Cowboys from Texas
1939 · 6.0/10
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Pioneers of the West
1940 · 7.0/10
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The Night Riders: quick answers
What should I watch before The Night Riders?
Watch Pals of the Saddle (1938), Overland Stage Raiders (1938), Santa Fe Stampede (1938), and Red River Range (1938) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Night Riders?
Next in the series: Three Texas Steers (1939), Wyoming Outlaw (1939), and New Frontier (1939).
Is The Night Riders worth watching?
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How long is The Night Riders?
The Night Riders runs 56 minutes (0h 56m).
Does The Night Riders have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Night Riders. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Night Riders parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Night Riders is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Night Riders on?
The Night Riders isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 April 1939. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Night Riders?
If you liked The Night Riders, try The Alamo, Go West, True Grit.
Who directed The Night Riders?
The Night Riders (1939) was directed by George Sherman and stars John Wayne, Ray Corrigan, Max Terhune.