The Searchers

Name: The Searchers
Released: 1956-05-16
Rating: 7.68

7.7/10 (1,618)

·1956· 119 min

Director: John Ford

"He had to find her... he had to find her..."

As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.

Where to Watch

YouTube TV

Criterion Channel

Trailer

Cast

John Wayne

Ethan Edwards

Jeffrey Hunter

Martin Pawley

Vera Miles

Laurie Jorgensen

Ward Bond

Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton

Natalie Wood

Debbie Edwards

John Qualen

Lars Jorgensen

Olive Carey

Mrs. Jorgensen

Henry Brandon

Chief Cicatriz (Scar)

Ken Curtis

Charlie McCorry

Harry Carey Jr.

Brad Jorgensen

Antonio Moreno

Emilio Gabriel Fernandez y Figueroa

Hank Worden

Mose Harper

In brief

The Searchers (1956) is a western film. With an average rating of 7.7/10 from 1,618 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 59min. You can stream it on: YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Searchers online?

The Searchers is available on the following streaming services: YouTube TV, Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Searchers?

The Searchers runs 119 minutes (1h 59min).

What rating does The Searchers have?

The Searchers has an average rating of 7.7/10 based on 1,618 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Searchers from?

The Searchers was released in 1956.