Jeremiah Johnson (1972)
Kernel Score: 80% · 678 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Adventure, Western, Drama, Action
Released: 1972-09-10
Runtime: 108 minutes
Where to watch Jeremiah Johnson
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A mountain man who wishes to live the life of a hermit becomes the unwilling object of a long vendetta by Indians when he proves to be the match of their warriors in one-on-one combat on the early frontier.
Jeremiah Johnson parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Jeremiah Johnson is a PG-rated Western involving survival in the wilderness and violent conflict with Native American warriors.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Contains one-on-one combat and a vendetta involving warriors, framed as frontier survival violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Jeremiah Johnson FAQ
Is Jeremiah Johnson good?
Jeremiah Johnson has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 678 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Jeremiah Johnson?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Jeremiah Johnson OK for kids?
Jeremiah Johnson is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Jeremiah Johnson is a PG-rated Western involving survival in the wilderness and violent conflict with Native American warriors.
What movies are like Jeremiah Johnson?
If you liked Jeremiah Johnson, try Dances with Wolves, News of the World, Legends of the Fall and The Cowboys.