The Legend of the Lone Ranger
1981, English. Directed by William A. Fraker.
The untold story of the man behind the mask, and the legend behind the man.
When the young Texas Ranger, John Reid, is the sole survivor of an ambush arranged by the militaristic outlaw leader, Butch Cavendich, he is rescued by an old childhood Comanche friend, Tonto. When he recovers from his wounds, he dedicates his life to fighting the evil that Cavendich represents. To this end, John Reid becomes the great masked western hero, The Lone Ranger. With the help of Tonto, the pair go to rescue President Grant when Cavendich takes him hostage.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- William A. FrakerDirector
- Klinton SpilsburyThe Lone Ranger / John Reid
- Christopher LloydMaj. Bartholomew 'Butch' Cavendish
- Matt ClarkSheriff Wiatt
- Juanin ClayAmy Striker
- Jason RobardsPresident Ulysses S. Grant
- John Bennett PerryRanger Captain Dan Reid
- David HaywardRanger Collins
- Richard FarnsworthWild Bill Hickok
- Michael HorseTonto
- Marc GilpinYoung John Reid
- John HartLucas Striker
- Lincoln TateGen. George A. Custer
Details
- Released
- 6 August 1981
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ivan Goff, Ben Roberts, Michael Kane
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $2.9M
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What The Legend of the Lone Ranger is based on
The Legend of the Lone Ranger is based on Lone Ranger, a film character.
Film character
Lone Ranger
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The Legend of the Lone Ranger: quick answers
Is The Legend of the Lone Ranger worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.9/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Legend of the Lone Ranger?
The Legend of the Lone Ranger runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Legend of the Lone Ranger have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Legend of the Lone Ranger. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Legend of the Lone Ranger parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Legend of the Lone Ranger is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Legend of the Lone Ranger on?
The Legend of the Lone Ranger isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Legend of the Lone Ranger?
If you liked The Legend of the Lone Ranger, try The White Buffalo, The Lone Ranger, The Way West.
Who directed The Legend of the Lone Ranger?
The Legend of the Lone Ranger (1981) was directed by William A. Fraker and stars Klinton Spilsbury, Christopher Lloyd, Matt Clark.
What is The Legend of the Lone Ranger based on?
The Legend of the Lone Ranger is based on Lone Ranger, a film character.