El Dorado
1966, English. Directed by Howard Hawks.
It's the big one with the big two!
Cole Thornton, a gunfighter for hire, joins forces with an old friend, Sheriff J.P. Harrah. Together with a fighter and a gambler, they help a rancher and his family fight a rival rancher that is trying to steal their water.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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El Dorado isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Howard HawksDirector
- John WayneCole Thornton
- Robert MitchumSheriff J.P. Harrah
- James CaanMississippi
- Charlene HoltMaudie
- Paul FixDr. Miller
- Arthur HunnicuttBull Harris
- Michele CareyJosephine (Joey) MacDonald
- R.G. ArmstrongKevin MacDonald
- Ed AsnerBart Jason
- Christopher GeorgeNelse McLeod
- Marina GhaneMaria
- John GabrielPedro
Details
- Released
- 17 December 1966
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Leigh Brackett, Howard Hawks
- Budget
- $4.7M
- Box office
- $6M
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What El Dorado is based on
El Dorado is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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El Dorado: quick answers
Is El Dorado worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 619 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is El Dorado?
El Dorado runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Does El Dorado have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for El Dorado. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
El Dorado parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
El Dorado is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is El Dorado on?
El Dorado isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like El Dorado?
If you liked El Dorado, try Rio Bravo, Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here, Shane.
Who directed El Dorado?
El Dorado (1966) was directed by Howard Hawks and stars John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, James Caan.
What is El Dorado based on?
El Dorado is adapted from a novel.