Comes a Horseman
1978, English. Directed by Alan J. Pakula.
She was as strong as the land for which she fought. And as vulnerable.
Ella Connors is a single woman who gets pressured to sell her failing cattle farm to her corrupt ex-suitor, Jacob Ewing. She asks for help from her neighbor, Frank Athearn. As Ella and Frank fight back through stampedes, jealousy, betrayal, and sabotage... they eventually find love.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Comes a Horseman
Comes a Horseman is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Alan J. PakulaDirector
- James CaanFrank 'Buck' Athearn
- Jane FondaElla Connors
- Jason RobardsJacob 'J.W.' Ewing
- George GrizzardNeil Atkinson
- Richard FarnsworthDodger
- Jim DavisJulie Blocker
- Mark HarmonBilly Joe Meynert
- Basil HoffmanGeorge Bascomb
- James KeachEmil Kroegh
- James KlineRalph Cole
- Macon McCalmanVirgil Hoverton
- Clifford A. PellowCattle Buyer
Details
- Released
- 25 October 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dennis Lynton Clark
- Box office
- $9.6M
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Comes a Horseman: quick answers
Is Comes a Horseman worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Comes a Horseman?
Comes a Horseman runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does Comes a Horseman have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Comes a Horseman. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Comes a Horseman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Comes a Horseman is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Comes a Horseman on?
Comes a Horseman is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Comes a Horseman?
If you liked Comes a Horseman, try Red River, The Cowboys, Forty Guns.
Who directed Comes a Horseman?
Comes a Horseman (1978) was directed by Alan J. Pakula and stars James Caan, Jane Fonda, Jason Robards.