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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 is streaming on Paramount Plus Essential, Kanopy and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Shootist on Netflix?

No, The Shootist is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Paramount Plus Essential and Kanopy.

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

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The Shootist is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.