The Searchers
As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.
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Streaming now in the United States on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, and Fawesome.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.
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Frequently asked questions about The Searchers
Where can I watch The Searchers in the United States?
The Searchers is available to stream on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, and Fawesome in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Searchers for free?
The Searchers streams free with ads in the United States on Fawesome. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Searchers?
The Searchers scores 7.7 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Searchers?
The Searchers stars John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles, Ward Bond, and Natalie Wood. John Ford is the director.
How long is The Searchers?
The Searchers runs 1h 59m (119 minutes).
When did The Searchers come out?
The Searchers was released on May 16, 1956.
Which studio made The Searchers?
The Searchers was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and C.V. Whitney Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for The Searchers?
The Searchers was made on a budget of $3,750,000.
What languages is The Searchers in?
The Searchers is in Spanish, English, and Navajo, and its original language is English.
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.