Ride the High Country (1962)
Kernel Score: 79% · 243 ratings
Genres: Western
Released: 1962-05-09
Runtime: 94 minutes
Where to watch Ride the High Country
- Stream: YouTube TV
- Free with ads: YouTube Free, Plex, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
An ex-lawman is hired to transport gold from a mining community through dangerous territory. But what he doesn't realize is that his partner and old friend is plotting to double-cross him.
Ride the High Country parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that this classic Western involves gunfights, betrayal by a friend, and gold shipment danger.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes shootouts and armed confrontations typical of classic Westerns.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Randolph Scott as Gil Westrum
- Joel McCrea as Steve Judd
- Mariette Hartley as Elsa Knudsen
- Ron Starr as Heck Longtree
- Edgar Buchanan as Judge Tolliver
- R.G. Armstrong as Joshua Knudsen
- Jenie Jackson as Kate
- James Drury as Billy Hammond
- L.Q. Jones as Sylvus Hammond
- John Anderson as Elder Hammond
Ride the High Country FAQ
Is Ride the High Country good?
Ride the High Country has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 243 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Ride the High Country?
In the US you can stream Ride the High Country on YouTube TV, watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Ride the High Country OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that this classic Western involves gunfights, betrayal by a friend, and gold shipment danger.
What movies are like Ride the High Country?
If you liked Ride the High Country, try Open Range, Rio Bravo, Silverado and The Man from Laramie.