The Sons of Katie Elder
1965, English. Directed by Henry Hathaway.
From the four winds they came, the four brothers, their eyes smoking and their fingers itching...
The four sons of Katie Elder reunite in their hometown of Clearwater, Texas for her funeral and discover that the family ranch is now in the hands of Morgan Hastings, a corrupt businessman who wants to exploit the area around the town.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Henry HathawayDirector
- John WayneJohn Elder
- Dean MartinTom Elder
- Martha HyerMary Gordon
- Michael Anderson Jr.Bud Elder
- Earl HollimanMatt Elder
- Jeremy SlateBen Latta
- James GregoryMorgan Hastings
- Paul FixSheriff Billy Wilson
- George KennedyCurley
- Dennis HopperDave Hastings
- Sheldon AllmanHarry Evers
- John LitelMinister
Details
- Released
- 24 June 1965
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William H. Wright, Allan Weiss, Harry Essex
- Budget
- $6.5M
- Box office
- $23M
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The Sons of Katie Elder: quick answers
Is The Sons of Katie Elder worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 319 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sons of Katie Elder?
The Sons of Katie Elder runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does The Sons of Katie Elder have a post-credits scene?
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The Sons of Katie Elder parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sons of Katie Elder is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Sons of Katie Elder on?
The Sons of Katie Elder isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sons of Katie Elder?
If you liked The Sons of Katie Elder, try The Outlaw Josey Wales, Lone Star, Gunman's Walk.
Who directed The Sons of Katie Elder?
The Sons of Katie Elder (1965) was directed by Henry Hathaway and stars John Wayne, Dean Martin, Martha Hyer.