7.9IMDb117k votes
Directed by Fred Zinnemann
With Gary Cooper · Thomas Mitchell · Lloyd Bridges
the vibe
- 🌀 slow burn
- 🧠 intelligent
- 🎭 sad, cathartic
the story
A sheriff learns a notorious outlaw is coming to town and must rally the locals to confront the threat.
the plot
contains spoilers
- will kane learns a notorious outlaw he put in jail has been freed
- the outlaw will arrive on the noon train
- will kane is determined to stand his ground against the outlaw and his gang
- will kane attempts to gather a posse from among the local townspeople
- will kane must decide to face a gang of killers alone or leave town with his new wife
awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Actress (1953)
where to watch
not on any of our streamers yet.
