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Will Penny

“He was a peaceful man. But he could kill! He was a hard man. But he could smile! He was a shy and lonely man. But he could love!”

★ 6.7(116)19671h 50m

Western Romance

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Will Penny is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Tom Gries
Release date: 1967-12-19
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: English
Budget: $1,400,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Will Penny — trailer

About Will Penny

Will Penny is a 1967 movie in the Western and Romance genres, directed by Tom Gries, starring Charlton Heston, Joan Hackett and Donald Pleasence. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 116 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Will Penny in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Will Penny, an aging cowpoke, takes a job on a ranch which requires him to ride the line of the property looking for trespassers or, worse, squatters. He finds that his cabin in the high mountains has been appropriated by a woman whose guide to Oregon has deserted her and her son. Too ashamed to kick mother and child out just as the bitter winter of the mountains sets in, he agrees to share the cabin until the spring thaw. But it isn't just the snow that slowly thaws; the lonely man and woman soon forget their mutual hostility and start developing a deep love for one another.

Cast

Charlton Heston

Will Penny

Joan Hackett

Catherine Allen

Donald Pleasence

Preacher Quint

Lee Majors

Blue

Bruce Dern

Rafe Quint

Ben Johnson

Alex

Slim Pickens

Ike Wallerstein

Clifton James

Catron

Anthony Zerbe

Dutchy

Roy Jenson

Boetius Sullivan

G.D. Spradlin

Anse Howard

Quentin Dean

Jennie

Themes & keywords

ambushbathhorsestetsonbeefcabinshootoutbullet woundcattle ranchcharacter studyleft for deadunexpected romance

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Will Penny in Canada?+

In Canada, Will Penny is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Will Penny on Netflix?+

Will Penny is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Will Penny?+

Will Penny has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in Will Penny?+

Will Penny stars Charlton Heston, Joan Hackett, Donald Pleasence, Lee Majors and Bruce Dern.

When did Will Penny come out?+

Will Penny is a 1967 movie directed by Tom Gries.

What genre is Will Penny?+

Will Penny is Western and Romance film.

Who directed Will Penny?+

Will Penny was directed by Tom Gries.