Destry Rides Again
1939, English. Directed by George Marshall.
They make the fighting sinful west blaze into action before your eyes!
Tom Destry, son of a legendary frontier peacekeeper, doesn’t believe in gunplay. Thus he becomes the object of widespread ridicule when he rides into the wide-open town of Bottleneck, the personal fiefdom of the crooked Kent.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- George MarshallDirector
- James StewartTom Destry Jr.
- Marlene DietrichFrenchy
- Mischa AuerBoris
- Charles WinningerWashington Dimsdale
- Brian DonlevyKent
- Allen JenkinsGyp Watson
- Warren HymerBugs Watson
- Irene HerveyJanice Tyndall
- Una MerkelLily Belle
- Billy GilbertLoupgerou
- Samuel S. HindsJudge Slade
- Jack CarsonJack Tyndall
Details
- Released
- 30 November 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Felix Jackson, Henry Myers, Gertrude Purcell
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What Destry Rides Again is based on
Destry Rides Again is based on Destry Rides Again (1930) by Frederick Schiller Faust.
1930
Destry Rides Again
By Frederick Schiller Faust
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Destry Rides Again: quick answers
Is Destry Rides Again worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 207 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Destry Rides Again?
Destry Rides Again runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Destry Rides Again have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Destry Rides Again. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Destry Rides Again parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Destry Rides Again is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Destry Rides Again on?
Destry Rides Again isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Destry Rides Again?
If you liked Destry Rides Again, try Way Out West, The Outlaw, Road to Utopia.
Who directed Destry Rides Again?
Destry Rides Again (1939) was directed by George Marshall and stars James Stewart, Marlene Dietrich, Mischa Auer.
What is Destry Rides Again based on?
Destry Rides Again is based on Destry Rides Again (1930) by Frederick Schiller Faust.