

Comes a Horseman (1978)
Overview
Ella Connors is a single woman who gets pressured to sell her failing cattle farm to her corrupt ex-suitor, Jacob Ewing. She asks for help from her neighbor, Frank Athearn. As Ella and Frank fight back through stampedes, jealousy, betrayal, and sabotage... they eventually find love.
Where to watch Comes a Horseman
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | MGM | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | MGM | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | MGM Plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | MGM Plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Comes a Horseman in 63 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Comes a Horseman about?
Ella Connors is a single woman who gets pressured to sell her failing cattle farm to her corrupt ex-suitor, Jacob Ewing. She asks for help from her neighbor, Frank Athearn. As Ella and Frank fight back through stampedes, jealousy, betrayal, and sabotage... they eventually find love. Comes a Horseman is a Western, Drama movie, released on 1978-10-25, runtime 118 minutes.
Is Comes a Horseman worth watching?
TMDB users rate Comes a Horseman 6.0 out of 10 from 88 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Comes a Horseman?
In the United States, Comes a Horseman streams on Philo 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
Alan J. Pakula
Cast
- James Caan as Frank 'Buck' Athearn
- Jane Fonda as Ella Connors
- Jason Robards as Jacob 'J.W.' Ewing
- George Grizzard as Neil Atkinson
- Richard Farnsworth as Dodger
- Jim Davis as Julie Blocker
- Mark Harmon as Billy Joe Meynert
- Basil Hoffman as George Bascomb
- James Keach as Emil Kroegh
- James Kline as Ralph Cole
- Macon McCalman as Virgil Hoverton
- Clifford A. Pellow as Cattle Buyer
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Sources
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