The Way West
1967, English. Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
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In the mid-19th century, Senator William J. Tadlock leads a group of settlers overland in a quest to start a new settlement in the Western US. Tadlock is a highly principled and demanding taskmaster who is as hard on himself as he is on those who have joined his wagon train. He clashes with one of the new settlers, Lije Evans, who doesn't quite appreciate Tadlock's ways. Along the way, the families must face death and heartbreak and a sampling of frontier justice when one of them accidentally kills a young Indian boy.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 116 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Way West
The Way West is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Andrew V. McLaglenDirector
- Kirk DouglasSen. William J. Tadlock
- Robert MitchumDick Summers
- Richard WidmarkLije Evans
- Lola AlbrightRebecca 'Becky' Evans
- Jack ElamPreacher Weatherby
- Stubby KayeSam Fairman
- Michael McGreeveyBrownie Evans
- Harry Carey Jr.Mr. McBee
- Connie SawyerMrs. McBee
- Michael WitneyJohnnie Mack
- William LundiganMichael Moynihan
- Elisabeth FraserMrs. Fairman
Details
- Released
- 24 May 1967
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ben Maddow, Mitch Lindemann
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What The Way West is based on
The Way West is based on The Way West, a 1949 novel by A. B. Guthrie Jr., published by William Milligan Sloane III.
Novel · 1949
The Way West
By A. B. Guthrie Jr.
Published by William Milligan Sloane III
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The Way West: quick answers
Is The Way West worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 116 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Way West?
The Way West runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does The Way West have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Way West. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Way West parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Way West is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Way West on?
The Way West is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Way West?
If you liked The Way West, try Little Big Man, The Mountain Men, Apache Gold.
Who directed The Way West?
The Way West (1967) was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen and stars Kirk Douglas, Robert Mitchum, Richard Widmark.
What is The Way West based on?
The Way West is based on The Way West, a 1949 novel by A. B. Guthrie Jr., published by William Milligan Sloane III.