Now, before we get into the full breakdown of how you can watch 'Westbound' right now, here are some essential information about the Warner Bros. Pictures western flick. Westbound starring Randolph Scott, Virginia Mayo, Karen Steele, Michael Dante has a NR rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 9 min. The release date of the movie is April 25th, 1959. The movie received a user score of 61/100 on TMDb, which was generated using reviews from 25 engaged users.
Thinking about what happens in this film? Here's the plot: "As the Civil War spills our nation’s blood, Capt. John Hayes (Randolph Scott) fights on a vital but little-known battlefront. He aims to ship gold to Union banks through a small Colorado town, defying Southern sympathizers who aim to stop him at any cost."
Thinking about watching 'Westbound' from the comfort of your living room? Hunting down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the Budd Boetticher-directed movie via subscription can be tricky, so we here at Moviefone want to do the heavy lifting.
We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'Westbound' on each platform when they are available. 'Westbound' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on YouTube, and YouTube in the US.
'Westbound' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on April 25th, 1959
The Ranown Cycle Westerns Movies
The Ranown Cycle of Westerns is the designation critics have awarded to a remarkable series of low-budget Westerns from the late Fifties, starring Randolph Scott and directed by Budd Boetticher. The Ranown films have gained in critical popularity over the years and the Criterion Collection has recently (2023) released the Ranown Westerns boxset bringing together five of the films. Each film within the collection boasts a brisk runtime, a breezily melodic score and a rising tension that pays off with an explosive conclusion.
