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Dark Command (1940) runs 1 h 34 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.4 from 64 TMDB members. When transplanted Texan Bob Seton arrives in Lawrence, Kansas he finds much to like about the place, especially Mary McCloud, daughter of the local banker. Politics is in the air however. It's just prior to the civil war and there is already a sharp division in the Territory as to whether it will remain slave-free. When he gets the opportunity to run for marshal, Seton finds himself running against the respected…

Runtime
1 h 34 min — ends 9:34 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
NR (US)
Genres
Drama, Romance, Western
Released
April 15, 1940
TMDB rating
6.4 / 10 from 64 votes
Director
Raoul Walsh
Starring
Claire Trevor, John Wayne, Walter Pidgeon, Roy Rogers
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Romance 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 2026-11-06: FlixFling (subscription).

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How long is Dark Command?
Dark Command is 1 h 34 min long (94 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:34 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Dark Command rated?
Dark Command is rated NR in the US.
Is Dark Command a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Dark Command?
In the US, as of 2026-11-06: FlixFling (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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