The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)
Kernel Score: 87% · 1,313 TMDB ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Western
Released: 1948-01-15
Runtime: 126 minutes
Where to watch The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
Overview
Two jobless Americans convince a prospector to travel to the mountains of Mexico with them in search of gold. But the hostile wilderness, local bandits, and greed all get in the way of their journey.
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that this classic adventure explores how greed corrupts three gold prospectors in the Mexican wilderness.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes bandit conflict and wilderness danger typical of a classic western-adventure.
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
Cast
- Humphrey Bogart as Fred C. Dobbs
- Walter Huston as Howard
- Tim Holt as Bob Curtin
- Bruce Bennett as James Cody
- Barton MacLane as Pat McCormick
- Alfonso Bedoya as Gold Hat
- Arturo Soto Rangel as El Presidente
- Manuel Dondé as El Jefe
- José Torvay as Pablo
- Robert Blake as Mexican Boy Selling Lottery Tickets (uncredited)
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre FAQ
Is The Treasure of the Sierra Madre good?
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Treasure of the Sierra Madre?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Treasure of the Sierra Madre OK for kids?
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that this classic adventure explores how greed corrupts three gold prospectors in the Mexican wilderness.
What movies are like The Treasure of the Sierra Madre?
If you liked The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, try True Grit, Dances with Wolves, The Gold Rush and Way Out West.