The Searchers

Film - 1956 - Western

The story

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

Directed by

John Ford

Starring

John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles, Ward Bond, Natalie Wood, John Qualen

Where to watch

hbo

Ratings

IMDb 7.8 out of 10

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Film · 1956 · Western

The Searchers

77% match1h 59mG
HBO Max
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The story

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

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The Searchers (1956) Official Trailer - John Way
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Ratings
IMDb
7.8 / 10
103k votes
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87%
Tomatometer
3.94 / 5
139k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
7.7 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreWestern
Runtime1h 59m
RatedG
Release1956-05-16
Where to watch
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