Where to watch The Shootist(1976)
In the United States, The Shootist is available to stream on Paramount+. It's also free on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The Shootist
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
Paramount+
Free
Kanopy
Hoopla
YouTube Free
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The Shootist plot summary
He's got to face a gunfight once more to live up to his legend once more. To win just one more time.
Afflicted with a terminal illness John Bernard Books, the last of the legendary gunfighters, quietly returns to Carson City for medical attention from his old friend Dr. Hostetler. Aware that his days are numbered, the troubled man seeks solace and peace in a boarding house run by a widow and her son. However, it is not Books' fate to die in peace, as he becomes embroiled in one last valiant battle.
Details
- Release date
- July 21, 1976
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Genres
- Western
- Directed by
- Don Siegel
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 · 396 votes
The Shootist trailer
Cast
John WayneJ.B. Books
Lauren BacallBond Rogers
Ron HowardGillom Rogers
James StewartDr. Hostetler
Richard BooneMike Sweeney
Hugh O'BrianJack Pulford
Bill McKinneyJay Cobb
Harry MorganMarshall Thibido
John CarradineBeckum
Sheree NorthSerepta
FAQ
Where can I watch The Shootist?
In the United States, The Shootist is available to stream on Paramount+. It's also free on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Shootist?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The Shootist?
The Shootist runs 1h 40m (100 minutes).
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