Rio Grande (1950)
Overview
Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke is posted on the Texas frontier to defend settlers against depredations of marauding Apaches. Col. Yorke is under considerable stress by a serious shortage of troops of his command. Tension is added when Yorke's son (whom he hasn't seen in fifteen years), Trooper Jeff Yorke, is one of 18 recruits sent to the regiment.
Where to watch Rio Grande
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | BINGE | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| Germany | WOW, Sky Go, Wow Fiction | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Amazon Video +2 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Amazon Video +2 |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, Filmin | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Rio Grande in 49 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Rio Grande about?
Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke is posted on the Texas frontier to defend settlers against depredations of marauding Apaches. Col. Yorke is under considerable stress by a serious shortage of troops of his command. Tension is added when Yorke's son (whom he hasn't seen in fifteen years), Trooper Jeff Yorke, is one of 18 recruits sent to the regiment. Rio Grande is a Western movie, released on 1950-11-15, runtime 105 minutes.
Is Rio Grande worth watching?
TMDB users rate Rio Grande 6.8 out of 10 from 411 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Rio Grande?
In the United States, Rio Grande streams on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
John Ford
Cast
- John Wayne as Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke
- Maureen O'Hara as Mrs. Kathleen Yorke
- Ben Johnson as Trooper Travis Tyree
- Claude Jarman Jr. as Trooper Jefferson 'Jeff' Yorke
- Harry Carey Jr. as Trooper Daniel 'Sandy' Boone
- Chill Wills as Dr. Wilkins
- J. Carrol Naish as Lt. Gen. Philip Sheridan
- Victor McLaglen as Sgt. Maj. Timothy Quincannon
- Grant Withers as U.S. Deputy Marshal
- Peter Ortiz as Capt. St. Jacques
- Steve Pendleton as Capt. Prescott
- Karolyn Grimes as Margaret Mary
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Sources
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