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Custer of the West

6.019672h 23mGMovieHistoryWesternDrama

The story of U.S. Army commander George Armstrong Custer, a flamboyant hero of the Civil War who later fought and was exterminated with his entire command by warring Sioux and Cheyenne tribes at the battle of Little Big Horn in 1876.

DirectorRobert Siodmak
WritersJulian Zimet·Bernard Gordon
ProducersPhilip Yordan·Louis Dolivet

Where to watch

PlexPlex
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Robert Siodmak

RSRobert Shaw
Robert Shaw
General George Armstrong Custer
MUMary Ure
Mary Ure
Elizabeth Custer
THTy Hardin
Ty Hardin
Major Marcus Reno
JHJeffrey Hunter
Jeffrey Hunter
Captain Benteen
LTLawrence Tierney
Lawrence Tierney
General Philip Sheridan
MLMarc Lawrence
Marc Lawrence
Gold Miner
KMKieron Moore
Kieron Moore
Chief Dull Knife
CS
Charles Stalmaker
Lieutenant Howells
RH
Robert Hall
Sergeant Buckley
JG
Jack Gaskins
Sergeant Gaskins
JTJack Taylor
Jack Taylor
JC
John Clark
Fort Doctor

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Custer of the West — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Custer of the West?

Custer of the West is streaming on Plex in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Custer of the West on Netflix?

No, Custer of the West is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Plex.

Is Custer of the West on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Custer of the West isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Plex instead.

Where can I watch Custer of the West for free?

Custer of the West is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Australia.

Is Custer of the West based on a true story?

Yes — Custer of the West is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).