Movie

Best of the Badmen

“Here they come!”

★ 6.5(17)19511h 24m

Best of the Badmen is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch Best of the Badmen

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: William D. Russell
Release date: 1951-08-09
Runtime: 1h 24m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures

About Best of the Badmen

Best of the Badmen is a 1951 movie in the Western genre, directed by William D. Russell, starring Robert Ryan, Claire Trevor and Jack Buetel. It has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 17 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Best of the Badmen in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After the North defeats the South, Union Maj. Jeff Clanton heads to Missouri to provide the Confederacy's Quantrill's Raiders a chance to claim allegiance to the Union, thereby clearing their wanted status. But standing in Clanton's way are the corrupt lawmen Joad and Fowler, who would rather keep the men outlaws to collect the reward on their heads. After Joad and Fowler frame Clanton for murder, he manages to escape, becoming an outlaw himself.

Cast

Robert Ryan

Jeff Clanton

Claire Trevor

Lily

Jack Buetel

Bob Younger

Robert Preston

Matthew Fowler

Walter Brennan

'Doc' Butcher

Bruce Cabot

Cole Younger

John Archer

Curley Ringo

Lawrence Tierney

Jesse James

Barton MacLane

Joad

Tom Tyler

Frank James

Robert J. Wilke

Jim Younger

John Cliff

John Younger

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Best of the Badmen in Canada?+

In Canada, Best of the Badmen is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Best of the Badmen on Netflix?+

Best of the Badmen is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Best of the Badmen?+

Best of the Badmen has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

Who stars in Best of the Badmen?+

Best of the Badmen stars Robert Ryan, Claire Trevor, Jack Buetel, Robert Preston and Walter Brennan.

When did Best of the Badmen come out?+

Best of the Badmen is a 1951 movie directed by William D. Russell.

What genre is Best of the Badmen?+

Best of the Badmen is Western film.

Who directed Best of the Badmen?+

Best of the Badmen was directed by William D. Russell.