Shane (1953)
Kernel Score: 81% · 669 TMDB ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Western
Released: 1953-04-23
Runtime: 118 minutes
Where to watch Shane
- Stream: Paramount+, MGM+
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
A weary gunfighter attempts to settle down with a homestead family, but a smouldering settler and rancher conflict forces him to act.
Shane parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Shane is a classic Western involving gunfights, intimidation, and a weary gunslinger protecting a homesteading family.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes fistfights, gunfights, and intimidation/harassment central to the Western conflict.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Shane
If you liked Shane, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Cowboys (1972) — 79%
- High Noon (1952) — 86%
- News of the World (2020) — 78%
- Dances with Wolves (1990) — 88%
- Rio Bravo (1959) — 86%
- Open Range (2003) — 82%
- The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) — 84%
- High Plains Drifter (1973) — 84%
Director
Cast
- Alan Ladd as Shane
- Jean Arthur as Marian Starrett
- Van Heflin as Joe Starrett
- Brandon De Wilde as Joey Starrett
- Jack Palance as Jack Wilson
- Ben Johnson as Chris Calloway
- Edgar Buchanan as Fred Lewis
- Emile Meyer as Rufus Ryker
- Elisha Cook Jr. as Frank 'Stonewall' Torrey
- Douglas Spencer as Axel 'Swede' Shipstead
Shane FAQ
Is Shane good?
Shane has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Shane?
In the US you can stream Shane on Paramount+ and MGM+, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Shane OK for kids?
Shane is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Shane is a classic Western involving gunfights, intimidation, and a weary gunslinger protecting a homesteading family.
What movies are like Shane?
If you liked Shane, try The Cowboys, High Noon, News of the World and Dances with Wolves.