Where to Stream the 30 Best Western Movies Of All Time: From High Noon to Red River

The western genre has produced some of the most iconic movies in Hollywood history, capturing the imagination of audiences with tales of cowboys, outlaws and the rugged landscape of the American West. These films often feature sweeping landscapes, dramatic shootouts and compelling characters who navigate the harsh realities of life on the frontier. Some of the most celebrated films in the genre have become timeless classics, inspiring countless imitators and cementing the Western as a true staple of cinema. In this guide, we'll show you where to watch the very best westerns of all time on streaming platforms.

From The Good, the Bad and the Ugly to Unforgiven: What are the best western movies ever?

1966’s The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is widely considered one of the best Westerns of all time. In many circles, it reigns supreme as the top pick. The Sergio Leone-directed film starring the legendary western star Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef and Eli Wallach. It has an unforgettable score by Ennio Morricone, breathtaking cinematography and numerous epic showdowns which ultimately leads to an enduring masterpiece of the genre.

Another iconic western is Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven. Released in 1992, Eastwood directed and won his first ever Academy Award for the film which kickstarted the beginning of his numerous Oscar nominations and wins. The movie works as a contemplation of the themes of western movies, exploring the moral ambiguity and violent nature of the Wild West featuring stunning performances from Eastwood, Gene Hackman and Morgan Freeman. It has a gripping storyline that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats from start to finish.

These films, along with many others, have cemented the Western genre as a true testament to the power of cinema. But a list of the best western movies ever would also be incomplete without mentioning John Wayne. The actor, who is synonymous with the western genre, has been in 80 western movies throughout his career. For example, his first scene in Stagecoach is often described as one of the most impactful character introductions ever.

Where can I watch the best western movies online?

You can use this guide to find the most up-to-date information regarding where to watch western movies online in the United States. Here are 30 of the best western movies of all time, and where to find them on popular streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video.

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  1. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

    #1

    While the Civil War rages on between the Union and the Confederacy, three men – a quiet loner, a ruthless hitman, and a Mexican bandit – comb the American Southwest in search of a strongbox containing $200,000 in stolen gold.

  2. Unforgiven

    Unforgiven

    1992

    IMDB 8.2 (434k)

    #2

    William Munny is a retired, once-ruthless killer turned gentle widower and hog farmer. To help support his two motherless children, he accepts one last bounty-hunter mission to find the men who brutalized a prostitute. Joined by his former partner and a cocky greenhorn, he takes on a corrupt sheriff.

  3. The Magnificent Seven

    The Magnificent Seven

    1960

    IMDB 7.7 (102k)

    #3

    An oppressed Mexican peasant village hires seven gunfighters to help defend their homes.

  4. High Noon

    High Noon

    1952

    IMDB 8.0 (109k)

    #4

    Will Kane, the sheriff of a small town in New Mexico, learns a notorious outlaw he put in jail has been freed, and will be arriving on the noon train. Knowing the outlaw and his gang are coming to kill him, Kane is determined to stand his ground, so he attempts to gather a posse from among the local townspeople.

  5. Once Upon a Time in the West

    #5

    As the railroad builders advance unstoppably through the Arizona desert on their way to the sea, Jill arrives in the small town of Flagstone with the intention of starting a new life.

  6. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

    #6

    In late 1890s Wyoming, Butch Cassidy is the affable, clever and talkative leader of the outlaw Hole in the Wall Gang. His closest companion is the laconic dead-shot Sundance Kid. As the west rapidly becomes civilized, the law finally catches up to Butch, Sundance and their gang. Chased doggedly by a special posse, the two decide to make their way to South America in hopes of evading their pursuers once and for all. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation in 1998.

  7. True Grit

    True Grit

    1969

    IMDB 7.4 (51k)

    #7

    The murder of her father sends a teenage tomboy on a mission of 'justice', which involves avenging her father's death. She recruits a tough old marshal, 'Rooster' Cogburn because he has 'true grit', and a reputation of getting the job done.

  8. The Searchers

    The Searchers

    1956

    IMDB 7.8 (95k)

    #8

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

  9. A Fistful of Dollars

    A Fistful of Dollars

    1964

    IMDB 7.9 (231k)

    #9

    The Man With No Name enters the Mexican village of San Miguel in the midst of a power struggle among the three Rojo brothers and sheriff John Baxter. When a regiment of Mexican soldiers bearing gold intended to pay for new weapons is waylaid by the Rojo brothers, the stranger inserts himself into the middle of the long-simmering battle, selling false information to both sides for his own benefit.

  10. The Wild Bunch

    The Wild Bunch

    1969

    IMDB 7.9 (90k)

    #10

    An aging group of outlaws look for one last big score as the "traditional" American West is disappearing around them.

  11. The Outlaw Josey Wales

    #11

    After avenging his family's brutal murder, Wales is pursued by a pack of soldiers. He prefers to travel alone, but ragtag outcasts are drawn to him - and Wales can't bring himself to leave them unprotected.

  12. Stagecoach

    Stagecoach

    1939

    IMDB 7.8 (53k)

    #12

    A group of people traveling on a stagecoach find their journey complicated by the threat of Geronimo, and learn something about each other in the process.

  13. 3:10 to Yuma

    3:10 to Yuma

    1957

    IMDB 7.6 (21k)

    #13

    Dan Evans, a small time farmer, is hired to escort Ben Wade, a dangerous outlaw, to Yuma. As Evans and Wade wait for the 3:10 train to Yuma, Wade's gang is racing to free him.

  14. Django Unchained

    Django Unchained

    2012

    IMDB 8.5 (1m)

    #14

    With the help of a German bounty hunter, a freed slave sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal Mississippi plantation owner.

  15. Tombstone

    Tombstone

    1993

    IMDB 7.8 (165k)

    #15

    Legendary marshal Wyatt Earp, now a weary gunfighter, joins his brothers Morgan and Virgil to pursue their collective fortune in the thriving mining town of Tombstone. But Earp is forced to don a badge again and get help from his notorious pal Doc Holliday when a gang of renegade brigands and rustlers begins terrorizing the town.

  16. Shane

    Shane

    1953

    IMDB 7.6 (43k)

    #16

    A weary gunfighter attempts to settle down with a homestead family, but a smouldering settler and rancher conflict forces him to act.

  17. Rio Bravo

    Rio Bravo

    1959

    IMDB 8.0 (67k)

    #17

    The sheriff of a small town in southwest Texas must keep custody of a murderer whose brother, a powerful rancher, is trying to help him escape. After a friend is killed trying to muster support for him, he and his deputies must find a way to hold out against the rancher's hired guns until the marshal arrives. In the meantime, matters are complicated by the presence of a young gunslinger - and a mysterious beauty who just came in on the last stagecoach.

  18. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

    #18

    A senator, who became famous for killing a notorious outlaw, returns for the funeral of an old friend and tells the truth about his deed.

  19. The Big Country

    The Big Country

    1958

    IMDB 7.9 (20k)

    #19

    Retired wealthy sea captain Jim McKay arrives in the Old West, where he becomes embroiled in a feud between his future father-in-law, Major Terrill, and the rough and lawless Hannasseys over a valuable patch of land.

  20. Red River

    Red River

    1948

    IMDB 7.8 (34k)

    #20

    Headstrong Thomas Dunson starts a thriving Texas cattle ranch with the help of his faithful trail hand, Groot, and his protégé, Matthew Garth, an orphan Dunson took under his wing when Matt was a boy. In need of money following the Civil War, Dunson and Matt lead a cattle drive to Missouri, where they will get a better price than locally, but the crotchety older man and his willful young partner begin to butt heads on the exhausting journey.