Movie

The Searchers

“He had to find her... he had to find her...”

★ 7.7(1,592)19561h 59m

The Searchers is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: John Ford
Release date: 1956-05-16
Runtime: 1h 59m
Language: Spanish
Budget: $3,750,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

The Searchers — trailer

About The Searchers

The Searchers is a 1956 movie in the Western genre, directed by John Ford, starring John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter and Vera Miles. It has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 1,592 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Searchers in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.

Cast

John Wayne

Ethan Edwards

Jeffrey Hunter

Martin Pawley

Vera Miles

Laurie Jorgensen

Ward Bond

Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton

Natalie Wood

Debbie Edwards

John Qualen

Lars Jorgensen

Olive Carey

Mrs. Jorgensen

Henry Brandon

Chief Cicatriz (Scar)

Ken Curtis

Charlie McCorry

Harry Carey, Jr.

Brad Jorgensen

Antonio Moreno

Emilio Gabriel Fernandez y Figueroa

Hank Worden

Mose Harper

Themes & keywords

brothernew mexicotexasnative americanuncleracistprejudiceracismmassacredesertcavalryreverendcomanchecivil war veteranabduction

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Searchers in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, The Searchers is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Searchers on Netflix?+

The Searchers is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Searchers?+

The Searchers has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

Who stars in The Searchers?+

The Searchers stars John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles, Ward Bond and Natalie Wood.

When did The Searchers come out?+

The Searchers is a 1956 movie directed by John Ford.

What genre is The Searchers?+

The Searchers is Western film.

Who directed The Searchers?+

The Searchers was directed by John Ford.