The Westerner
1940, English. Directed by William Wyler.
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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 of a group of struggling homesteaders who Judge Bean is trying to drive away.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Westerner is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- William WylerDirector
- Gary CooperCole Harden
- Walter BrennanJudge Roy Bean
- Doris DavenportJane Ellen Mathews
- Fred StoneCaliphet Mathews
- Forrest TuckerWade Harper
- Paul HurstChickenfoot
- Chill WillsSoutheast
- Lilian BondLily Langtry
- Dana AndrewsHod Johnson
- Charles HaltonMort Borrow
- Trevor BardetteShad Wilkins
- Tom TylerKing Evans
Details
- Released
- 18 September 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Niven Busch, Stuart N. Lake, Jo Swerling
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The Westerner: quick answers
Is The Westerner worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 141 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Westerner?
The Westerner runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Westerner have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Westerner. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Westerner parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Westerner is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Westerner on?
The Westerner is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Westerner?
If you liked The Westerner, try Blood on the Moon, The Man from Colorado, Into the West.
Who directed The Westerner?
The Westerner (1940) was directed by William Wyler and stars Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan, Doris Davenport.