The Sons of Katie Elder (1965)
Kernel Score: 79% · 301 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Western
Released: 1965-06-23
Runtime: 122 minutes
Where to watch The Sons of Katie Elder
- Stream: Fubo, Philo, MGM+
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US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
The four sons of Katie Elder reunite in their hometown of Clearwater, Texas for her funeral and discover that the family ranch is now in the hands of Morgan Hastings, a corrupt businessman who wants to exploit the area around the town.
The Sons of Katie Elder parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Sons of Katie Elder is a classic Western involving murder, revenge, and a corrupt businessman, with gunfights typical of the genre.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Contains gunfights, a murder mystery, and revenge-driven conflict typical of classic Westerns.
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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Director
Henry Hathaway
Cast
- John Wayne as John Elder
- Dean Martin as Tom Elder
- Martha Hyer as Mary Gordon
- Michael Anderson Jr. as Bud Elder
- Earl Holliman as Matt Elder
- Jeremy Slate as Ben Latta
- James Gregory as Morgan Hastings
- Paul Fix as Sheriff Billy Wilson
- George Kennedy as Curley
- Dennis Hopper as Dave Hastings
The Sons of Katie Elder FAQ
Is The Sons of Katie Elder good?
The Sons of Katie Elder has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 301 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Sons of Katie Elder?
In the US you can stream The Sons of Katie Elder on Fubo, Philo and MGM+, watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Sons of Katie Elder OK for kids?
The Sons of Katie Elder is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Sons of Katie Elder is a classic Western involving murder, revenge, and a corrupt businessman, with gunfights typical of the genre.
What movies are like The Sons of Katie Elder?
If you liked The Sons of Katie Elder, try Lone Star, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, The Man from Laramie and Rio Bravo.