Rio Bravo (1959)
Kernel Score: 86% · 1,242 ratings
Genres: Western, Drama
Released: 1959-03-08
Runtime: 141 minutes
Where to watch Rio Bravo
- Free with ads: Fawesome
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A small-town sheriff in the American West enlists the help of a disabled man, a drunk, and a young gunfighter in his efforts to hold in jail the brother of the local bad guy.
Rio Bravo parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that this classic Western includes gunfights and depicts a character's struggle with alcoholism.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Gunfights, a jailbreak siege, and gunfighter showdowns drive the plot.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — A deputy character struggles visibly with alcoholism throughout.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- El Dorado (1966) — 84%
- Silverado (1985) — 75%
- The Man from Laramie (1955) — 79%
- The Gunfighter (1950) — 80%
- The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) — 87%
- News of the World (2020) — 78%
- Tombstone (1993) — 84%
- Open Range (2003) — 82%
Director
Cast
- John Wayne as Sheriff John T. Chance
- Dean Martin as Dude
- Ricky Nelson as Colorado Ryan
- Angie Dickinson as Feathers
- Walter Brennan as Stumpy
- Ward Bond as Pat Wheeler
- John Russell as Nathan Burdette
- Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez as Carlos Robante
- Estelita Rodriguez as Consuela Robante
- Claude Akins as Joe Burdette
Rio Bravo FAQ
Is Rio Bravo good?
Rio Bravo has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,242 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Rio Bravo?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Rio Bravo OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that this classic Western includes gunfights and depicts a character's struggle with alcoholism.
What movies are like Rio Bravo?
If you liked Rio Bravo, try El Dorado, Silverado, The Man from Laramie and The Gunfighter.