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The Shootist

7.119761h 40mPGMovieWestern

Afflicted with a terminal illness John Bernard Books, the last of the legendary gunfighters, quietly returns to Carson City for medical attention from his old friend Dr. Hostetler. Aware that his days are numbered, the troubled man seeks…

DirectorDon Siegel
WritersMiles Hood Swarthout·Scott Hale
ProducersWilliam Self·M.J. Frankovich

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Cast · Directed by Don Siegel

JWJohn Wayne
John Wayne
J.B. Books
LBLauren Bacall
Lauren Bacall
Bond Rogers
RHRon Howard
Ron Howard
Gillom Rogers
JSJames Stewart
James Stewart
Dr. Hostetler
RBRichard Boone
Richard Boone
Mike Sweeney
HOHugh O'Brian
Hugh O'Brian
Jack Pulford
BMBill McKinney
Bill McKinney
Jay Cobb
HMHarry Morgan
Harry Morgan
Marshall Thibido
JCJohn Carradine
John Carradine
Beckum
SNSheree North
Sheree North
Serepta
RLRick Lenz
Rick Lenz
Dobkins
SCScatman Crothers
Scatman Crothers
Moses

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The Shootist — streaming FAQ

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The Shootist isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Shootist on Netflix?

No, The Shootist is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

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The Shootist isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Shootist isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.