The Plainsman
1936, English. Directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
IT'S MIGHTY OUTDOOR ADVENTURE!
Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Buffalo Bill go up against Indians and a gunrunner.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Plainsman
The Plainsman isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Cecil B. DeMilleDirector
- Gary CooperWild Bill Hickok
- Jean ArthurCalamity Jane
- James EllisonWilliam "Buffalo Bill" Cody
- Charles BickfordJohn Lattimer
- Helen BurgessLouisa Cody
- Porter HallJack McCall
- Paul HarveyYellow Hand
- Victor VarconiPainted Horse
- John MiljanGeneral George A. Custer
- Frank McGlynn Sr.Abraham Lincoln
- Granville BatesVan Ellyn
- Anthony QuinnCheyenne Indian
Details
- Released
- 16 November 1936
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Waldemar Young, Harold Lamb, Lynn Riggs
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The Plainsman: quick answers
Is The Plainsman worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Plainsman?
The Plainsman runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does The Plainsman have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Plainsman. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Plainsman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Plainsman is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Plainsman on?
The Plainsman isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Plainsman?
If you liked The Plainsman, try The Fighting Kentuckian, Distant Drums, Oklahoma!.
Who directed The Plainsman?
The Plainsman (1936) was directed by Cecil B. DeMille and stars Gary Cooper, Jean Arthur, James Ellison.