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The Horse Soldiers (1959) runs 1 h 55 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.9 from 293 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 55 min — ends 9:55 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG (US)
Genres
Western, War
Released
June 11, 1959
TMDB rating
6.9 / 10 from 293 votes
Director
John Ford
Starring
John Wayne, William Holden, Constance Towers, Judson Pratt
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Western and War reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Hoopla (free), Fawesome (free), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads).

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How long is The Horse Soldiers?
The Horse Soldiers is 1 h 55 min long (115 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:55 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Horse Soldiers rated?
The Horse Soldiers is rated PG in the US.
Is The Horse Soldiers a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Western and War reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Horse Soldiers?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Hoopla (free), Fawesome (free), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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