Where to watch Rio Grande(1950)

Name: Rio Grande
Genre: Western
Released: 1950-11-15
Duration: 105 min
Cast: John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Ben Johnson, Claude Jarman Jr., Harry Carey Jr.

Movie · 1950 · 1h 45m · Western

In the United States, Rio Grande is available to stream on MGM Plus. It's also free on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.

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Rio Grande plot summary

John Ford's Most Powerful Drama. The Breathtaking Saga of the United States Cavalry! The third installment of John Ford's trilogy...

Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke is posted on the Texas frontier to defend settlers against depredations of marauding Apaches. Col. Yorke is under considerable stress by a serious shortage of troops of his command. Tension is added when Yorke's son (whom he hasn't seen in fifteen years), Trooper Jeff Yorke, is one of 18 recruits sent to the regiment.

Details

Release date: November 15, 1950
Runtime: 1h 45m
Genres: Western
Directed by: John Ford
Country: United States
TMDB rating: 6.8 / 10 · 410 votes

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Cast

John WayneLt. Col. Kirby Yorke
Maureen O'HaraMrs. Kathleen Yorke
Ben JohnsonTrooper Travis Tyree
Claude Jarman Jr.Trooper Jefferson 'Jeff' Yorke
Harry Carey Jr.Trooper Daniel 'Sandy' Boone
Chill WillsDr. Wilkins
J. Carrol NaishLt. Gen. Philip Sheridan
Victor McLaglenSgt. Maj. Timothy Quincannon
Grant WithersU.S. Deputy Marshal
Peter OrtizCapt. St. Jacques

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In the United States, Rio Grande is available to stream on MGM Plus. It's also free on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.