How long is The Ballad of Cable Hogue?

The Ballad of Cable Hogue is 2 h 1 min long (121 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:01 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Ballad of Cable Hogue rated?

The Ballad of Cable Hogue is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream The Ballad of Cable Hogue?

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The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970) runs 2 h 1 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.0 from 234 TMDB members. Double-crossed and left without water in the desert, Cable Hogue is saved when he finds a spring. It is in just the right spot for a much needed rest stop on the local stagecoach line, and Hogue uses this to his advantage. He builds a house and makes money off the stagecoach passengers. Hildy, a prostitute from the nearest town, moves in with him. Hogue has everything going his way until the advent of the automobile…

Runtime: 2 h 1 min — ends 10:01 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Comedy, Western, Action
Released: March 18, 1970
TMDB rating: 7.0 / 10 from 234 votes
Director: Sam Peckinpah
Starring: Jason Robards, Stella Stevens, Slim Pickens, David Warner
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Western hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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How long is The Ballad of Cable Hogue?: The Ballad of Cable Hogue is 2 h 1 min long (121 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:01 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Ballad of Cable Hogue rated?: The Ballad of Cable Hogue is rated R in the US.
Is The Ballad of Cable Hogue a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Western hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Ballad of Cable Hogue?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: 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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