Red River
Following the Civil War, headstrong rancher Thomas Dunson decides to lead a perilous cattle drive from Texas to Missouri. During the exhausting journey, his persistence becomes tyrannical in the eyes of Matthew Garth, his adopted son and protégé.
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Red River (1948) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Red River: Meet cute in the wagon circle
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Frequently asked questions about Red River
Where can I watch Red River in the United States?
Red River is available to stream on Hoopla, Fawesome, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV 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 Red River for free?
Red River streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla, Fawesome, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Red River?
Red River scores 7.3 on The Movie Database, 7.7 on IMDb, 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 76 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Red River?
Red River stars John Wayne, Montgomery Clift, Joanne Dru, Walter Brennan, and Coleen Gray. Howard Hawks is the director.
How long is Red River?
Red River runs 2h 13m (133 minutes).
When did Red River come out?
Red River was released on September 17, 1948.
Which studio made Red River?
Red River was produced by Monterey Productions and Charles K. Feldman Group in the United States.
What was the budget for Red River?
Red River was made on a budget of $3,000,000.
How much did Red River make at the box office?
Red River grossed $9,012,000 worldwide, against a budget of $3,000,000.
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.