Stagecoach
“A powerful story of nine strange people.”
Synopsis
A group of people traveling on a stagecoach find their journey complicated by the threat of Geronimo, and learn something about each other in the process.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Stagecoach (1939) Official Trailer - John Wayne, John Ford Western Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-06-26
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Claire Trevor
Dallas
John Wayne
The Ringo Kid
George Bancroft
Marshal Curly Wilcox
Andy Devine
Buck
Thomas Mitchell
Doc Josiah Boone
John Carradine
Hatfield
Donald Meek
Samuel Peacock
Berton Churchill
Ellsworth H. Gatewood
Louise Platt
Lucy Mallory
Tim Holt
Lt. Blanchard
Tom Tyler
Luke Plummer
Chief John Big Tree
Indian Scout (uncredited)
Yakima Canutt
Cavalry Scout / Indian Attacking Stagecoach (uncredited)
Francis Ford
Sgt. Billy Pickett (uncredited)
William Hopper
Sergeant (uncredited)
Chris-Pin Martin
Chris (uncredited)
Paul McVey
Pony Express Agent (uncredited)
Jack Pennick
Bartender in Tonto (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 2, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 25, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$531K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.08x
+$572K net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Dudley Nichols
- Original Score
- Gerard Carbonara
- Original Title
- Stagecoach
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $531K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- Walter Wanger Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
Dudley Nichols, Ernest Haycox
Gerard Carbonara
Bert Glennon
Otho Lovering, Dorothy Spencer, Walter Reynolds
John Ford, Walter Wanger
Department Leadership Roster
John Ford
Producer
Dudley Nichols
Screenplay
Otho Lovering
Editor
Dorothy Spencer
Editor
Gerard Carbonara
Original Music Composer
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
John Ford
Director
Walter Reynolds
Editor
Yakima Canutt
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Stagecoach.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Stagecoach.
Movies
What I've Watched.
Movie Collection
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (All editions 2003-2024). A cumulative list including films subsequently removed in later editions. Totaling 1,260 films as of Nov 2024. 《1001部死前必看的电影》（2003-2024 全版本累积版）： 包含自2003年首版至2024年11月德语版修订的所有影片。即使在后期版本中被剔除的电影也予以保留。 *注：榜单源数据中包含部分剧集/迷你剧，由于本片单只收录纯电影，故不再收录以下非电影条目：* • [#019] Lovers Rock (2020) • [#418] Dekalog (1989) *(Updated via Automated ETL Pipeline: 2026-10-18 07:40:36 UTC+8)*
Roger Ebert's Great Movies
Every film from Roger Ebert's 'Great Movies' essays. 罗杰·伊伯特的伟大电影： 收录了已故美国著名国民级影评人罗杰·伊伯特（Roger Ebert）在其经典的《伟大电影》（Great Movies）系列专栏文章中推荐、评论过的所有影史经典佳作。 *注：榜单源数据中包含部分剧集/迷你剧，由于本片单只收录纯电影，故不再收录以下非电影条目：* • [#092] Dekalog (1989) *(Updated via Automated ETL Pipeline: 2026-10-18 07:39:08 UTC+8)*
TSPDT - 1000 Greatest Films
They Shoot Pictures, Don't They? (TSPDT) - The 1,000 Greatest Films. A definitive meta-list aggregating thousands of critics' polls, historical rankings, and director top 10s to represent the ultimate critical consensus in cinema history. TSPDT 影史最伟大的1000部电影： 全球最权威的电影元榜单，由该网站汇总世界各大电影刊物历史评选结果及数千名影评人、学者的个人十佳榜单，通过算法加权计算得出的终极共识。 *片单说明：* 本片单只收录纯电影，以下剧集或迷你剧不予收录： • [#335] Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980) • [#514] Twin Peaks: The Return (2017) • [#614] Edvard Munch (1974) • [#703] The Sorrow and the Pity (1969) • [#890] Elephant (1989) • [#925] Heimat (1984) • [#968] Doomed Love (1978) 以下作品在 TMDB 被拆分为多个独立电影条目；本片单按作品/章节顺序连续收录，且每个分拆条目均沿用同一 TSPDT 名次： • [#171] Dekalog (1989) — 展开为 10 部电影 • [#988] Olympia (1938) — 展开为 2 部电影 *(Updated via Automated ETL Pipeline: 2026-10-18 07:30:01 UTC+8)*
Limelight Not Seen
Similar Titles to Stagecoach
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.2
6.9
6.8
6.9
7.0
7.0
7.4
6.7
7.6
6.6
6.3
6.8
7.0
7.6
6.5
7.3
7.0
6.7
7.5
7.3
More Like Stagecoach
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Stagecoach
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Stagecoach about?
A group of people traveling on a stagecoach find their journey complicated by the threat of Geronimo, and learn something about each other in the process.
Who directed Stagecoach?
Stagecoach was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in Stagecoach?
The principal cast of Stagecoach includes Claire Trevor, John Wayne, George Bancroft, Andy Devine, Thomas Mitchell.
When was Stagecoach released and how long is it?
Stagecoach was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Stagecoach?
Stagecoach had a reported production budget of $531K and grossed $1.1M at the worldwide box office (2.08 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Stagecoach?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stagecoach was composed by Gerard Carbonara.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stagecoach?
Stagecoach holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).