The Horse Soldiers
1959, English. Directed by John Ford.
...rides where only the great ones do!
A Union Cavalry outfit is sent behind confederate lines in strength to destroy a rail supply center. Along with them is sent a doctor who causes instant antipathy between him and the commander. The secret plan for the mission is overheard by a southern belle who must be taken along to assure her silence.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 293 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Horse Soldiers
The Horse Soldiers is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- John FordDirector
- John WayneCol John Marlowe
- William HoldenMajor 'Hank' Kendall
- Constance TowersMiss Hannah Hunter
- Judson PrattSgt Major Kirby
- Hoot GibsonSgt. Brown
- Ken CurtisCpl. Wilkie
- Willis BoucheyCol. Phil Secord
- Bing RussellDunker, Yankee Soldier Amputee
- O.Z. WhiteheadOtis 'Hoppy' Hopkins
- Hank WordenDeacon Clump
- Chuck HaywardUnion Captain
- Denver PyleJackie Jo
Details
- Released
- 11 June 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Lee Mahin, Martin Rackin
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The Horse Soldiers: quick answers
Is The Horse Soldiers worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 293 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Horse Soldiers?
The Horse Soldiers runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does The Horse Soldiers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Horse Soldiers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Horse Soldiers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Horse Soldiers is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Horse Soldiers on?
The Horse Soldiers is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Horse Soldiers?
If you liked The Horse Soldiers, try The Glory Guys, They Came to Cordura, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon.
Who directed The Horse Soldiers?
The Horse Soldiers (1959) was directed by John Ford and stars John Wayne, William Holden, Constance Towers.