She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
1949, English. Directed by John Ford.
John Ford's new and finest picture of the fighting cavalry!
On the eve of retirement, Captain Nathan Brittles takes out a last patrol to stop an impending massive Indian attack. Encumbered by women who must be evacuated, Brittles finds his mission imperiled.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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6.9/10 from 423 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon is streaming on YouTube TV and IndieFlix Shorts in India.
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Cast & crew
- John FordDirector
- John WayneCapt. Nathan Cutting Brittles
- Joanne DruOlivia Dandridge
- John AgarLt. Flint Cohill
- Ben JohnsonSgt. Tyree
- Harry Carey Jr.2nd Lt. Ross Pennell
- Victor McLaglenFirst Sergeant Quincannon
- Mildred NatwickAbby Allshard
- George O'BrienMaj. Mac Allshard
- Arthur ShieldsDr. O'Laughlin
- Michael DuganSgt. Hochbauer
- Chief John Big TreeChief Pony That Walks
- Fred GrahamSgt. Hench
Details
- Released
- 22 October 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James Warner Bellah, Frank S. Nugent, Laurence Stallings
- Budget
- $1.6M
- Box office
- $5.4M
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She Wore a Yellow Ribbon: quick answers
What should I watch before She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?
Watch Fort Apache (1948) first.
What comes after She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?
Next in the series: Rio Grande (1950).
Is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 423 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does She Wore a Yellow Ribbon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for She Wore a Yellow Ribbon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for She Wore a Yellow Ribbon yet.
Which OTT platform is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon on?
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon is streaming on YouTube TV and IndieFlix Shorts in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?
If you liked She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, try News of the World, 3:10 to Yuma, Rancho Notorious.
Who directed She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) was directed by John Ford and stars John Wayne, Joanne Dru, John Agar.