The Iron Horse
1925, English. Directed by John Ford.
THE WEDDING OF THE RAILS! ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST THRILLING HISTORICAL DEEDS--THE DRIVING OF THE LAST SPIKE FOR THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD
Brandon, a surveyor, dreams of building a railway to the west. He sets off with his son, Davy, to survey a route. They discover a new pass which will shave 200 miles off the expected distance, but they are set upon by a party of Cheyenne. One of them, a white renegade with only two fingers on his right hand, kills Brandon and scalps him. Davy is all alone now.
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 84 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Iron Horse is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- John FordDirector
- George O'BrienDavy Brandon
- Madge BellamyMiriam Marsh
- Charles Edward BullAbraham Lincoln
- Cyril ChadwickJesson
- Will WallingThomas Marsh
- Francis PowersSergeant Slattery
- J. Farrell MacDonaldCorporal Casey
- Jim WelchPrivate Mackay
- George WaggnerBuffalo Bill
- Fred KohlerBauman
- James A. MarcusJudge Haller
- Gladys HuletteRuby
Details
- Released
- 4 October 1925
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Kenyon, John Russell, Charles Darnton
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The Iron Horse: quick answers
Is The Iron Horse worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 84 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Iron Horse?
The Iron Horse runs 149 minutes (2h 29m).
Does The Iron Horse have a post-credits scene?
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The Iron Horse parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Iron Horse on?
The Iron Horse is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Iron Horse?
If you liked The Iron Horse, try Broken Arrow, Hostile Territory, Love's Enduring Promise.
Who directed The Iron Horse?
The Iron Horse (1925) was directed by John Ford and stars George O'Brien, Madge Bellamy, Charles Edward Bull.