Movie

The Command

“A Story Beyond Any Bigness the Screen Has Shown – The First Production from Warner Bros. in CinemaScope”

★ 6.4(17)19541h 34m

The Command is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: David Butler
Release date: 1954-02-13
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

The Command — trailer

About The Command

The Command is a 1954 movie in the Western genre, directed by David Butler, starring Guy Madison, Joan Weldon and James Whitmore. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 17 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Command in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Once the commanding officer of a cavalry patrol is killed, the ranking officer who must take command is an army doctor.

Cast

Guy Madison

Capt. Robert MacClaw

Joan Weldon

Martha Cutting

James Whitmore

Sgt. Elliott

Carl Benton Reid

Col. Janeway

Harvey Lembeck

Pvt. Gottschalk

Ray Teal

Dr. Trent

Robert Nichols

2nd Lt. O'Hirons

Don Shelton

Maj. Gibbs

Denver Pyle

Infantryman (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookpatrolcavalry

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Command in United States?+

In United States, The Command is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Command on Netflix?+

The Command is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Command?+

The Command has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in The Command?+

The Command stars Guy Madison, Joan Weldon, James Whitmore, Carl Benton Reid and Harvey Lembeck.

When did The Command come out?+

The Command is a 1954 movie directed by David Butler.

What genre is The Command?+

The Command is Western film.

Who directed The Command?+

The Command was directed by David Butler.