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Where to watch Rio Grande (1950) tonight

Rio Grande (1950) runs 1 h 45 min and averages 6.8 from 411 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 45 min — ends 9:45 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
no US certification listed
Genres
Western
Released
November 15, 1950
TMDB rating
6.8 / 10 from 411 votes
Director
John Ford
Starring
John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Ben Johnson, Claude Jarman Jr.
Language
English
Good for a group? Good for a small group that will pay attention.Western keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), YouTube Free (free with ads).

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Questions people ask

How long is Rio Grande?
Rio Grande is 1 h 45 min long (105 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:45 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Rio Grande rated?
TMDB lists no US age certification for Rio Grande.
Is Rio Grande a good movie to watch with a group?
Good for a small group that will pay attention. Western keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud.
Where can I stream Rio Grande?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), 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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