The Man from Laramie (1955)
Kernel Score: 79% · 251 TMDB ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Western
Released: 1955-08-19
Runtime: 103 minutes
Where to watch The Man from Laramie
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US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
Will Lockhart arrives in Coronado, an isolated town in New Mexico, in search of someone who sells rifles to the Apache tribe, finding himself unwillingly drawn into the convoluted life of a local ranching family whose members seem to have a lot to hide.
The Man from Laramie parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Man from Laramie is a classic Western with gunfights and family conflict, unrated but mild by modern standards.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Classic Western involving gunfights, arms smuggling, and revenge themes typical of 1950s Westerns.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Anthony Mann
Cast
- James Stewart as Will Lockhart
- Arthur Kennedy as Vic Hansbro
- Donald Crisp as Alec Waggoman
- Cathy O'Donnell as Barbara Waggoman
- Alex Nicol as Dave Waggoman
- Aline MacMahon as Kate Canaday
- Wallace Ford as Charley O'Leary
- Jack Elam as Chris Boldt
- John War Eagle as Frank Darrah
- James Millican as Tom Quigby
The Man from Laramie FAQ
Is The Man from Laramie good?
The Man from Laramie has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Man from Laramie?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Xumo Play and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Man from Laramie OK for kids?
The Man from Laramie is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Man from Laramie is a classic Western with gunfights and family conflict, unrated but mild by modern standards.
What movies are like The Man from Laramie?
If you liked The Man from Laramie, try Shane, Rio Bravo, The Cowboys and News of the World.