The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976)
Kernel Score: 84% · 1,259 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Western
Released: 1976-06-30
Runtime: 135 minutes
Where to watch The Outlaw Josey Wales
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
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US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
After avenging his family's brutal murder, Wales is pursued by a pack of soldiers. He prefers to travel alone, but ragtag outcasts are drawn to him - and Wales can't bring himself to leave them unprotected.
The Outlaw Josey Wales parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Outlaw Josey Wales is a classic Western revenge story with gunfights and wartime violence.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Includes gun battles, a family massacre backstory, and wartime combat typical of the Western genre.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Clint Eastwood as Josey Wales
- Chief Dan George as Lone Watie
- Sondra Locke as Laura Lee
- Bill McKinney as Terrill
- John Vernon as Fletcher
- Paula Trueman as Grandma Sarah
- Sam Bottoms as Jamie
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- Woodrow Parfrey as Carpetbagger
- Joyce Jameson as Rose
The Outlaw Josey Wales FAQ
Is The Outlaw Josey Wales good?
The Outlaw Josey Wales has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,259 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Outlaw Josey Wales?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is The Outlaw Josey Wales OK for kids?
The Outlaw Josey Wales is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Outlaw Josey Wales is a classic Western revenge story with gunfights and wartime violence.
What movies are like The Outlaw Josey Wales?
If you liked The Outlaw Josey Wales, try The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Open Range, News of the World and The Man from Laramie.