High Plains Drifter (1973)
📌 Available on Prime Video and Netflix🛡️ Adults 18+
📖 Story
A lone gunslinger drifts into the isolated town of Lago, carrying violence in his wake and silence in his gaze. High Plains Drifter becomes an unlikely protector when desperate townspeople hire him to fend off an approaching outlaw gang, yet his presence unearths buried sins and forgotten reckoning. As dust settles and gunfire echoes across the high desert, the stranger transforms from mercenary to instrument of a darker justice, leaving the town forever changed by his mysterious passage.
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Supernatural mystery
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Strong recommendation
EnergyTense with bursts of wonder
ToneMysterious and emotional
ExperienceAdventure, mystery, and emotional pull
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect mystery, friendship, and supernatural pressure to grow together, with emotion carrying as much weight as the scares.
Questions keep it movingBuilds tension through reveal
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Adults
📌 MPAA
This title is not ideal for family viewing.
Runtime
105 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
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DirectorClint Eastwood
WritingErnest Tidyman
CastClint EastwoodVerna BloomMarianna HillMitchell RyanJack Ging
ProductionJennings LangRobert Daley
MusicDee BartonJames R. Alexander
CinematographyBruce Surtees
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✨Availability Snapshot13 offers
High Plains Drifter is currently listed across official watch options including Prime Video and Netflix.
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📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
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✅Strong commercial success2.85x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue exceeded the production cost by a clear margin
The release delivered a strong commercial result, with revenue clearly above the reported production budget.
Quick pulse
Strong success
💹 Return multiple: 2.85x📈 ROI: +185%🧾 Strong commercial success
💰Budget
$5.5M5.5 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$15.7M15.7 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
✅Commercial gap
+$10.2M+10.2 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
✅Return multiple
2.85x2.85x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
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Budget: $5.5M • Revenue: $15.7M • Commercial gap: +$10.2M ROI +185%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Delivered a strong return against budget.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
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Cast & crew
Clint Eastwood
The Stranger
Verna Bloom
Sarah Belding
Marianna Hill
Callie Travers
Mitchell Ryan
Dave Drake
Jack Ging
Morgan Allen
Stefan Gierasch
Mayor Jason Hobart
Ted Hartley
Lewis Belding
Billy Curtis
Mordecai
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Geoffrey Lewis
Stacey Bridges
Scott Walker
Bill Borders
Walter Barnes
Sheriff Sam Shaw
Paul Brinegar
Lutie Naylor
Richard Bull
Asa Goodwin
Robert Donner
Preacher
Director: Clint Eastwood
❓ FAQ
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1Where can I watch High Plains Drifter?
The film is available on Netflix and Prime Video. You can subscribe to either platform to enjoy this classic western. The film duration is 105 minutes, making it perfect for an evening viewing session.
2What is the plot of High Plains Drifter?
The film tells the story of a mysterious man with no clear identity who arrives in a small, desolate desert town shrouded in fear and chaos. He carries dark secrets from a troubled past, becoming the town's unlikely hope for salvation through mysterious and harsh methods.
3Who directed and starred in High Plains Drifter?
The legendary actor and director Clint Eastwood directs and stars in the film, playing the mysterious drifter with masterful precision. Released in 1973, it features an ensemble cast including Verna Bloom, Marianna Hill, and Mitchell Ryan.
4What genre is the film and is it suitable for all ages?
High Plains Drifter is a western film that blends drama and mystery elements, making it a complex and serious work. It's recommended for adult audiences and classic film enthusiasts due to its dramatic and violent content.
5When was the film released and is it a classic?
The film was released in 1973, making it a significant classic in western cinema history. It's considered one of Clint Eastwood's most acclaimed directorial and acting works, praised by both critics and international audiences.
6How long is High Plains Drifter?
The film runs for 105 minutes, approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. This is an ideal length for a dramatic western that balances narrative and action sequences. You can watch it in one sitting or split it into two sessions.
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