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Westbound

1959Movie1 h 9 minNR

Western
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–65%

A tense western movie about history and politics.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

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Story

Hellbound for Vengeance for the Flaming Redhead Who Betrayed Him!

As the Civil War spills our nation’s blood, Capt. John Hayes 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.

Feels like

  • Classic Western Adventure
  • Civil War Era Drama
  • Moral Conflict in the West
  • Gold Rush Tension
  • Traditional Hero's Journey
  • Historical Political Intrigue
  • Frontier Justice
  • Mid-Century Production Values
  • Patriotic Narrative

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Budd Boetticher
Written by
Albert S. Le Vino, Berne Giler
Produced by
Henry Blanke
Music by
David Buttolph

Everyone

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Facts

April 25, 1959 · 1 h 9 min · NR

Released
April 25, 1959
Runtime
1 h 9 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Westbound?"

Questions about Westbound

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Westbound?

PlexTubi TV

In the United States, Westbound is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Westbound worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Westbound okay for kids?

NRViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Westbound?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.