WESTERN . 1962 . 1h 34m . 7.1/10

Ride the High Country_

"Showdown in the High Sierra!"

An ex-lawman is hired to transport gold from a mining community through dangerous territory. But what he doesn't realize is that his partner and old friend is plotting to double-cross him.

Starring Randolph Scott, Joel McCrea, Mariette Hartley
7.1/10
Rating
1h 34m
Runtime
1962
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Ride the High Country poster
Showdown in the High Sierra!

An ex-lawman is hired to transport gold from a mining community through dangerous territory. But what he doesn't realize is that his partner and old friend is plotting to double-cross him.

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Cast
Randolph Scott stars as Gil Westrum in Ride the High Country.
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Year context
Ride the High Country was released 64 years ago in 1962.
Overview
An ex-lawman is hired to transport gold from a mining community through dangerous territory. But what he doesn't realize is that his partner and old friend i...
Ride the High Country is a Western film with a runtime of 1h 34m.

BOX OFFICE

$813K
Budget

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
94 min (1h 34m)
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (242 votes)
Budget
$813,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Ride the High Country about?
An ex-lawman is hired to transport gold from a mining community through dangerous territory. But what he doesn't realize is that his partner and old friend is plotting to double-cross him.
How long is Ride the High Country?
Ride the High Country has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in Ride the High Country?
The cast of Ride the High Country includes Randolph Scott, Joel McCrea, Mariette Hartley, Ron Starr, Edgar Buchanan.
What is the rating of Ride the High Country?
Ride the High Country has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 242 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Western
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