Rio Grande
Seen it?1950 | 105 min | Western
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Solid across the board without standing out anywhere. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for most people. If you loved Shane, start here.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1950: an older pace and style.
Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke is posted on the Texas frontier to defend settlers against depredations of marauding Apaches. Col. Yorke is under considerable stress by a serious shortage of troops of his command. Tension is added when Yorke's son (whom he hasn't seen in fifteen years), Trooper Jeff Yorke, is one of 18 recruits sent to the regiment.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 81K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Ford
- John WayneLt. Col. Kirby Yorke
- Maureen O'HaraMrs. Kathleen Yorke
- Ben JohnsonTrooper Travis Tyree
- Claude Jarman Jr.Trooper Jefferson 'Jeff' Yorke
- Harry Carey Jr.Trooper Daniel 'Sandy' Boone
- Chill WillsDr. Wilkins
- J. Carrol NaishLt. Gen. Philip Sheridan
- Victor McLaglenSgt. Maj. Timothy Quincannon
- Grant WithersU.S. Deputy Marshal
- Peter OrtizCapt. St. Jacques