Movie

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

“John Ford's new and finest picture of the fighting cavalry!”

★ 6.9(410)19491h 44m

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: John Ford
Release date: 1949-10-22
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Box office: $5,400,000
Budget: $1,600,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Argosy Pictures

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon — trailer

About She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon is a 1949 movie in the Drama and Western genres, directed by John Ford, starring John Wayne, Joanne Dru and John Agar. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 410 viewers. Below you can see where to watch She Wore a Yellow Ribbon in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

On the eve of retirement, Captain Nathan Brittles takes out a last patrol to stop an impending massive Indian attack. Encumbered by women who must be evacuated, Brittles finds his mission imperiled.

Cast

John Wayne

Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles

Joanne Dru

Olivia Dandridge

John Agar

Lt. Flint Cohill

Ben Johnson

Sgt. Tyree

Harry Carey, Jr.

2nd Lt. Ross Pennell

Victor McLaglen

First Sergeant Quincannon

Mildred Natwick

Abby Allshard

George O'Brien

Maj. Mac Allshard

Arthur Shields

Dr. O'Laughlin

Michael Dugan

Sgt. Hochbauer

Chief John Big Tree

Chief Pony That Walks

Fred Graham

Sgt. Hench

Themes & keywords

fortutahretirementwoman between two menattackcavalryarizona territorysunsetu.s. cavalrybar fighthorse stampederetired army mannative chiefsouthwest desertamerican indian

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch She Wore a Yellow Ribbon in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream She Wore a Yellow Ribbon on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon on Netflix?+

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD.

How long is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?+

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?+

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon stars John Wayne, Joanne Dru, John Agar, Ben Johnson and Harry Carey, Jr..

When did She Wore a Yellow Ribbon come out?+

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon is a 1949 movie directed by John Ford.

What genre is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?+

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon is Drama and Western film.

Who directed She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?+

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon was directed by John Ford.