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The Searchers

NR19561h 59mJohn Ford
IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 87% · Metacritic 94
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"He had to find her... he had to find her..."

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

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BrotherNew MexicoTexasNative AmericanUncleRacistPrejudiceRacismMassacreDesert

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Searchers (1956) about?

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

Who stars in The Searchers?

The Searchers stars John Wayne (Ethan Edwards), Jeffrey Hunter (Martin Pawley), Vera Miles (Laurie Jorgensen), Ward Bond (Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton), Natalie Wood (Debbie Edwards). The film was directed by John Ford.

How long is The Searchers?

The Searchers has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1956. It is rated NR.

Is The Searchers worth watching?

The Searchers holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 87. Fans of Western are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Searchers?

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