Death Rides a Horse (1967)
Kernel Score: 76% · 225 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Western
Released: 1967-08-31
Runtime: 114 minutes
Where to watch Death Rides a Horse
- Stream: Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, Artiflix
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- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Bill Meceita, a boy whose family was murdered in front of him by a gang, sets out 15 years later to exact revenge. On his journey, he finds himself continually sparring and occasionally cooperating with Ryan, a gunfighter on his own quest for vengeance, who knows more than he says about Bill's tragedy.
Death Rides a Horse parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Death Rides a Horse is an R-rated spaghetti Western revenge story with gunfights, explosions, and murder.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Revenge plot built around a childhood massacre, plus shootouts, dynamite, a jailbreak, and manhunts.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Giulio Petroni
Cast
- Lee Van Cleef as Ryan
- John Phillip Law as Bill Meceita
- Mario Brega as One-Eye (Paco)
- Luigi Pistilli as Walcott - The Bandit Leader
- José Torres as Pedro
- Anthony Dawson as Burt Cavanaugh
- Franco Balducci as Sheriff
- Guglielmo Spoletini as Manuel - Walcott's Henchmen
- Bruno Corazzari as Walcott's Accomplice
- Angelo Susani as Walcott Henchman
Death Rides a Horse FAQ
Is Death Rides a Horse good?
Death Rides a Horse has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 225 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Death Rides a Horse?
In the US you can stream Death Rides a Horse on Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Artiflix, watch it free with ads on Hoopla, FlixHouse, Darkroom, Fawesome and The Roku Channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home and FlixFling.
Is Death Rides a Horse OK for kids?
Death Rides a Horse is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Death Rides a Horse is an R-rated spaghetti Western revenge story with gunfights, explosions, and murder.
What movies are like Death Rides a Horse?
If you liked Death Rides a Horse, try Rio Bravo, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Open Range and Silverado.