Bad Day at Black Rock
One-armed war veteran John J. Macreedy steps off a train at the sleepy little town of Black Rock. Once there, he begins to unravel a web of lies, secrecy, and murder.
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Original Theatrical Trailer
Bad Day at Black Rock (1955) Original Trailer [FHD]
A Commentary That’s Better Than Film School (per PTA)
Dan Ireland on BAD DAY AT BLACK ROCK
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Frequently asked questions about Bad Day at Black Rock
Where can I watch Bad Day at Black Rock in the United States?
Bad Day at Black Rock is available to stream on Hoopla in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Bad Day at Black Rock for free?
Bad Day at Black Rock streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Bad Day at Black Rock?
Bad Day at Black Rock scores 7.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Bad Day at Black Rock?
Bad Day at Black Rock stars Spencer Tracy, Robert Ryan, Walter Brennan, Lee Marvin, and Dean Jagger. John Sturges is the director.
How long is Bad Day at Black Rock?
Bad Day at Black Rock runs 1h 21m (81 minutes).
When did Bad Day at Black Rock come out?
Bad Day at Black Rock was released on January 13, 1955.
Which studio made Bad Day at Black Rock?
Bad Day at Black Rock was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in the United States.
What was the budget for Bad Day at Black Rock?
Bad Day at Black Rock was made on a budget of $1,271,000.
How much did Bad Day at Black Rock make at the box office?
Bad Day at Black Rock grossed $3,788,000 worldwide, against a budget of $1,271,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.