Movie
The Way West
Cracking Like a Whip From Here to Excitement!
In the mid-19th century, Senator William J. Tadlock leads a group of settlers overland in a quest to start a new settlement in the Western US. Tadlock is a highly principled and demanding taskmaster who is as hard on himself as he is on those who have joined his wagon train. He clashes with one of the new settlers, Lije Evans, who doesn't quite appreciate Tadlock's ways. Along the way, the families must face death and heartbreak and a sampling of frontier justice when one of them accidentally kills a young Indian boy.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Where to watch in United States
Checked Sep 5, 2026
The Way West is available to stream on Prime Video and Tubi in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Stream
Watch free
Synopsis
In the mid-19th century, Senator William J. Tadlock leads a group of settlers overland in a quest to start a new settlement in the Western US. Tadlock is a highly principled and demanding taskmaster who is as hard on himself as he is on those who have joined his wagon train. He clashes with one of the new settlers, Lije Evans, who doesn't quite appreciate Tadlock's ways. Along the way, the families must face death and heartbreak and a sampling of frontier justice when one of them accidentally kills a young Indian boy.
More about The Way West
Cast
Kirk DouglasSen. William J. Tadlock
Robert MitchumDick Summers
Richard WidmarkLije Evans
Lola AlbrightRebecca 'Becky' Evans
Jack ElamPreacher Weatherby
Stubby KayeSam Fairman
Michael McGreeveyBrownie Evans
Harry Carey Jr.Mr. McBeeCredits
- Directed by
- Andrew V. McLaglen
- Written by
- Ben Maddow, Mitch Lindemann, A.B. Guthrie Jr.
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- Harold Hecht ProductionsUnited States
United ArtistsUnited States
