Winchester '73 (1950)
Kernel Score: 82% · 391 ratings
Genres: Western
Released: 1950-07-06
Runtime: 92 minutes
Where to watch Winchester '73
- Stream: Prime Video
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Lin McAdam rides into town on the trail of Dutch Henry Brown, only to find himself in a shooting competition against him. McAdam wins the prize, a one-in-a-thousand Winchester rifle, but Dutch steals it and leaves town. McAdam follows, intent on settling his old quarrel, while the rifle keeps changing hands and touching a number of lives.
Winchester '73 parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Winchester '73 is a classic Western involving gunfights, robbery, and revenge, typical of the genre with no graphic content.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Gunfights, robbery, and assault drive the plot, though depicted in classic-Western style without graphic gore.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Anthony Mann
Cast
- James Stewart as Lin McAdam
- Shelley Winters as Lola Manners
- Dan Duryea as Waco Johnnie Dean
- Stephen McNally as Dutch Henry Brown
- Millard Mitchell as High Spade
- Charles Drake as Steve Miller
- John McIntire as Joe Lamont
- Will Geer as Wyatt Earp
- Jay C. Flippen as Sergeant Wilkes
- Rock Hudson as Young Bull
Winchester '73 FAQ
Is Winchester '73 good?
Winchester '73 has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 391 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Winchester '73?
In the US you can stream Winchester '73 on Prime Video and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Winchester '73 OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Winchester '73 is a classic Western involving gunfights, robbery, and revenge, typical of the genre with no graphic content.
What movies are like Winchester '73?
If you liked Winchester '73, try The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, El Dorado, The Naked Spur and News of the World.