Film · 1959

Rio Bravo

Name: Rio Bravo
Genre: Western
Released: 1959-04-04
Duration: 141 min
Rating: 8.9
Cast: John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, Angie Dickinson, Walter Brennan

Directed by Howard Hawks · starring John Wayne, Dean Martin and Ricky Nelson

2 h 21 min
PG
Western
USA
Released in the UK 20 July 1959

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Synopsis

A no-nonsense sheriff attempts to prevent a well-connected criminal from escaping jail.

Western

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Available now in the UK:

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Availability checked on 8 November 2026.

The essentials

Runtime: 141 min2 hours and 21 minutes
Budget: $1.2mWarner Bros. Pictures
Rating: PGParental guidance

How long is Rio Bravo?: 2 hours and 21 minutes (141 minutes).
When was Rio Bravo released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 20 July 1959.
Who directed Rio Bravo?: Howard Hawks.
Who is in Rio Bravo?: It stars John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson and Angie Dickinson.
Where can I watch Rio Bravo?: In the UK it is available to rent on Prime Video.