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The Horse Soldiers

1959Movie1 h 55 minPG

Western
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes81%75%

A spectacular, thrilling western movie about history and war.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

...rides where only the great ones do!

A Union Cavalry outfit is sent behind confederate lines in strength to destroy a rail supply center. Along with them is sent a doctor who causes instant antipathy between him and the commander. The secret plan for the mission is overheard by a southern belle who must be taken along to assure her silence.

Feels like

  • American Civil War
  • John Ford Western
  • Cavalry Action
  • Historical Epic
  • Man vs. Nature
  • Duty vs. Emotion
  • Tension & Suspense
  • Classic Hollywood
  • Morality of War

Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
John Ford
Written by
Martin Rackin, John Lee Mahin, Harold Sinclair
Produced by
Martin Rackin, John Lee Mahin
Music by
David Buttolph

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Facts

June 11, 1959 · 1 h 55 min · PG

Released
June 11, 1959
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Western, War
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
133 countries

Tropes

Badass Pacifist, From Dress to Dressing, Dangerous Deserter +9

  • Badass Pacifist
  • From Dress to Dressing
  • Dangerous Deserter
  • Hand Gagging
  • Alliterative Name
  • Southern Belle
  • Food Slap
  • Insignia Rip-Off Ritual
  • Powder Trail
  • Exact Words
  • The Alcoholic
  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story

12 of 30 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Horse Soldiers?"

Questions about The Horse Soldiers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Horse Soldiers?

PrimeHooplaMGM+PlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeAmazon MX Player

In the United States, The Horse Soldiers streams on Prime and MGM+, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Horse Soldiers worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 81%).

Is The Horse Soldiers okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch The Horse Soldiers?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does The Horse Soldiers use?

Badass PacifistFrom Dress to DressingDangerous DeserterHand GaggingAlliterative NameSouthern BelleFood SlapInsignia Rip-Off RitualPowder TrailExact WordsThe AlcoholicVery Loosely Based on a True Storyand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Badass Pacifist, From Dress to Dressing, and Dangerous Deserter.