Where to watch The Electric Horseman (1979) tonight
The Electric Horseman (1979) runs 2 h 2 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.1 from 175 TMDB members. A former champion rodeo rider is reduced to using his saddle skills to promote a breakfast cereal in a gaudy Las Vegas show. When he's asked to perform with a $12 million horse, he discovers it is being doped to remain docile. He flees into the desert astride the beast in an act of defiance. A story-hungry female reporter gives chase.
- Runtime
- 2 h 2 min — ends 10:02 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG (US)
- Genres
- Romance, Comedy, Western
- Released
- December 21, 1979
- TMDB rating
- 6.1 / 10 from 175 votes
- Director
- Sydney Pollack
- Starring
- Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, Valerie Perrine, Willie Nelson
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: YouTube TV (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is The Electric Horseman?
- The Electric Horseman is 2 h 2 min long (122 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:02 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The Electric Horseman rated?
- The Electric Horseman is rated PG in the US.
- Is The Electric Horseman a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Romance and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream The Electric Horseman?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-08: YouTube TV (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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