Movie

The Hanging Tree

“From The Prize Novel -- A Picture Of Thundering Power!”

★ 6.7(128)19591h 47m

The Hanging Tree is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 June 2026.

Where to watch The Hanging Tree

🇨🇦 Canada

Good to know

Director: Delmer Daves
Release date: 1959-02-19
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Baroda

The Hanging Tree — trailer

About The Hanging Tree

The Hanging Tree is a 1959 movie in the Western genre, directed by Delmer Daves, starring Gary Cooper, Maria Schell and Karl Malden. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 128 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Hanging Tree in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Joseph "Doc" Frail is a doctor with a past he's trying to outrun. While in Montana, he comes across a mining camp with a hanging tree and rescues a man named Rune from the noose. With Rune as his servant, Frail decides to settle down, and he takes over as town doctor. He meets Elizabeth, who is suffering from shock, and the two soon fall in love. But when Elizabeth is attacked, Frail's attempt to help her lands them both in trouble.

Cast

Gary Cooper

Dr. Joseph "Doc" Frail

Maria Schell

Elizabeth Mahler

Karl Malden

Frenchy Plante

George C. Scott

George Grubb

Karl Swenson

Tom Flaunce

Virginia Gregg

Edna Flaunce

John Dierkes

Society Red

King Donovan

Wonder

Ben Piazza

Rune

Emile Avery

Townsman (uncredited)

Fern Barry

Mother (uncredited)

William Benedict

Trapper (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

doctorcriminalhanging

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Hanging Tree in Canada?+

In Canada, The Hanging Tree is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Hanging Tree on Netflix?+

The Hanging Tree is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Hanging Tree?+

The Hanging Tree has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in The Hanging Tree?+

The Hanging Tree stars Gary Cooper, Maria Schell, Karl Malden, George C. Scott and Karl Swenson.

When did The Hanging Tree come out?+

The Hanging Tree is a 1959 movie directed by Delmer Daves.

What genre is The Hanging Tree?+

The Hanging Tree is Western film.

Who directed The Hanging Tree?+

The Hanging Tree was directed by Delmer Daves.