Ride the High Country
1962, English. Directed by Sam Peckinpah.
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An ex-lawman is hired to transport gold from a mining community through dangerous territory. But what he doesn't realize is that his partner and old friend is plotting to double-cross him.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Where to watch Ride the High Country
Ride the High Country isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Sam PeckinpahDirector
- Randolph ScottGil Westrum
- Joel McCreaSteve Judd
- Mariette HartleyElsa Knudsen
- Ron StarrHeck Longtree
- Edgar BuchananJudge Tolliver
- R.G. ArmstrongJoshua Knudsen
- Jenie JacksonKate
- James DruryBilly Hammond
- L.Q. JonesSylvus Hammond
- John AndersonElder Hammond
- John Davis ChandlerJimmy Hammond
- Warren OatesHenry Hammond
Details
- Released
- 9 May 1962
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- N.B. Stone Jr.
- Budget
- $813K
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Ride the High Country: quick answers
Is Ride the High Country worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 260 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ride the High Country?
Ride the High Country runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Ride the High Country have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ride the High Country. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ride the High Country parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Ride the High Country on?
Ride the High Country isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ride the High Country?
If you liked Ride the High Country, try One-Eyed Jacks, Silverado, Rio Bravo.
Who directed Ride the High Country?
Ride the High Country (1962) was directed by Sam Peckinpah and stars Randolph Scott, Joel McCrea, Mariette Hartley.