The Searchers
Seen it?1956 | 119 min | Western
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), people are still talking about it, audiences rate it highly (7.7 out of 10) and it was a solid box office hit. Make plans for this one.
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 Open Range or News of the World, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1956: an older pace and style.
As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 94 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Streaming release that reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 368K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Ford
- John WayneEthan Edwards
- Jeffrey HunterMartin Pawley
- Vera MilesLaurie Jorgensen
- Ward BondRev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton
- Natalie WoodDebbie Edwards
- John QualenLars Jorgensen
- Olive CareyMrs. Jorgensen
- Henry BrandonChief Cicatriz (Scar)
- Ken CurtisCharlie McCorry
- Harry Carey Jr.Brad Jorgensen