The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
Kernel Score: 87% · 1,256 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Western
Released: 1962-04-13
Runtime: 123 minutes
Where to watch The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
- Stream: MGM+
- Free with ads: Fawesome, 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
Questions arise when Senator Stoddard attends the funeral of a local man named Tom Doniphon in a small Western town. Flashing back, we learn Doniphon saved Stoddard, then a lawyer, when he was roughed up by a crew of outlaws terrorizing the town, led by Liberty Valance. As the territory's safety hung in the balance, Doniphon and Stoddard, two of the only people standing up to him, proved to be very important, but different, foes to Valance.
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is a PG-13 Western with violent bullying and a climactic shootout.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts a town terrorized by an outlaw and a violent showdown, per its PG-13 rating and reviews.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- John Wayne as Tom Doniphon
- James Stewart as Ransom Stoddard
- Vera Miles as Hallie Stoddard
- Lee Marvin as Liberty Valance
- Edmond O'Brien as Dutton Peabody
- Andy Devine as Marshal Link Appleyard
- Ken Murray as Doc Willoughby
- John Carradine as Maj. Cassius Starbuckle
- Jeanette Nolan as Nora Ericson
- John Qualen as Peter Ericson
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance FAQ
Is The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance good?
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,256 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance?
In the US you can stream The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance on MGM+, watch it free with ads on Fawesome and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance OK for kids?
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is a PG-13 Western with violent bullying and a climactic shootout.
What movies are like The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance?
If you liked The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, try Open Range, The Magnificent Seven, El Dorado and Silverado.