How the West Was Won (1962)
Kernel Score: 77% · 479 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Western
Released: 1962-11-02
Runtime: 164 minutes
Where to watch How the West Was Won
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
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US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
The epic tale of the development of the American West from the 1830s through the Civil War to the end of the century, as seen through the eyes of one pioneer family.
How the West Was Won parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that How the West Was Won is a G-rated epic Western following a pioneer family, with frontier gunfights and battle action typical of the genre.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Frontier conflict, outlaws, gunfights, and Civil War battle sequences, presented in classic Western style.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Carroll Baker as Eve Prescott Rawlings
- Lee J. Cobb as Marshal Lou Ramsey
- Henry Fonda as Jethro Stuart
- Carolyn Jones as Julie Rawlings
- Karl Malden as Zebulon Prescott
- Gregory Peck as Cleve Van Valen
- George Peppard as Zeb Rawlings
- Robert Preston as Roger Morgan
- Debbie Reynolds as Lilith Prescott
- James Stewart as Linus Rawlings
How the West Was Won FAQ
Is How the West Was Won good?
How the West Was Won has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 479 audience ratings.
Where can I watch How the West Was Won?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is How the West Was Won OK for kids?
How the West Was Won is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that How the West Was Won is a G-rated epic Western following a pioneer family, with frontier gunfights and battle action typical of the genre.
What movies are like How the West Was Won?
If you liked How the West Was Won, try Hombre, The Outlaw Josey Wales, Little Big Man and Dances with Wolves.