How long is Red River?

Red River is 2 h 13 min long (133 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:13 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Red River rated?

TMDB lists no US age certification for Red River.

Where can I stream Red River?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Philo (subscription), Fawesome (free), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch Red River (1948) tonight

Red River (1948) runs 2 h 13 min and averages 7.3 from 626 TMDB members. Following the Civil War, headstrong rancher Thomas Dunson decides to lead a perilous cattle drive from Texas to Missouri. During the exhausting journey, his persistence becomes tyrannical in the eyes of Matthew Garth, his adopted son and protégé.

Runtime: 2 h 13 min — ends 10:13 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: no US certification listed
Genres: Western, Drama, Adventure
Released: September 17, 1948
TMDB rating: 7.3 / 10 from 626 votes
Director: Howard Hawks
Starring: John Wayne, Montgomery Clift, Joanne Dru, Walter Brennan
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Western and Drama 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 2026-11-05: Philo (subscription), Fawesome (free), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

Questions people ask

How long is Red River?: Red River is 2 h 13 min long (133 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:13 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Red River rated?: TMDB lists no US age certification for Red River.
Is Red River a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Western and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Red River?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Philo (subscription), Fawesome (free), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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