The Ox-Bow Incident (1943)
Kernel Score: 87% · 423 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Western, Drama
Released: 1943-03-11
Runtime: 76 minutes
Where to watch The Ox-Bow Incident
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A posse discovers a trio of men they suspect of murder and cow theft and are split between handing them over to the law or lynching them on the spot.
The Ox-Bow Incident parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Ox-Bow Incident is a classic Western about a posse debating whether to lynch three suspected murderers without trial.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts mob violence and the threat of lynching, central to its themes of vigilante justice.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Henry Fonda as Gil Carter
- Dana Andrews as Donald Martin
- Mary Beth Hughes as Rose Mapen/Rose Swanson
- Anthony Quinn as Juan Martínez/Francisco Morez
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- Harry Davenport as Arthur Davies
- Frank Conroy as Maj. Tetley
The Ox-Bow Incident FAQ
Is The Ox-Bow Incident good?
The Ox-Bow Incident has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 423 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Ox-Bow Incident?
In the US you can stream The Ox-Bow Incident on Fubo and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Ox-Bow Incident OK for kids?
The Ox-Bow Incident is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Ox-Bow Incident is a classic Western about a posse debating whether to lynch three suspected murderers without trial.
What movies are like The Ox-Bow Incident?
If you liked The Ox-Bow Incident, try Open Range, Rio Bravo, My Darling Clementine and The Cowboys.