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Dallas: The Early Years

5.319862h 21mMovieDramaRomanceTV Movie

Prequel to the popular "Dallas" TV series focuses on the origins of the Ewing-Barnes feud during the 1930s. Narrated by Larry Hagman as J.R. Ewing, the film begins at a 1951 barbecue where “Digger” Barnes fires a shot at Jock Ewing, then…

DirectorLarry Elikann
WriterDavid Jacobs

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Cast · Directed by Larry Elikann

DGDavid Marshall Grant
David Marshall Grant
Willard "Digger" Barnes
DMDale Midkiff
Dale Midkiff
Jock Ewing
MHMolly Hagan
Molly Hagan
Ellie Southworth Ewing
DWDavid Wilson
David Wilson
Jason Ewing
HAHoyt Axton
Hoyt Axton
Aaron Southworth
LHLarry Hagman
Larry Hagman
J.R. Ewing
BDBill Duke
Bill Duke
Seth Foster
GLGeoffrey Lewis
Geoffrey Lewis
Ed Porter
DFDiane Franklin
Diane Franklin
Amanda Lewis Ewing
MTMarshall Thompson
Marshall Thompson
Dr. Ted Johnson
ABAngie Bolling
Angie Bolling
Deborah Culver
MMMatt Mulhern
Matt Mulhern
Garrison Southworth

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Dallas: The Early Years — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Dallas: The Early Years?

Dallas: The Early Years isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is Dallas: The Early Years on Netflix?

No, Dallas: The Early Years is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is Dallas: The Early Years on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Dallas: The Early Years isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Dallas: The Early Years for free?

Dallas: The Early Years isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Dallas: The Early Years?

Dallas: The Early Years hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 11, 1986. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is there a sequel to Dallas: The Early Years?

Yes — Dallas: The Early Years is followed by Dallas: J.R. Returns (1996) in the Dallas Movie Collection.

Is there a prequel to Dallas: The Early Years?

Dallas: The Early Years is the first film in the Dallas Movie Collection.

Is Dallas: The Early Years part of a trilogy?

Yes — Dallas: The Early Years is part of a trilogy, alongside Dallas: J.R. Returns (1996) and Dallas: War of The Ewings (1998).

How many movies are in the Dallas Movie Collection?

There are 3 films in the Dallas Movie Collection: Dallas: The Early Years (1986), Dallas: J.R. Returns (1996) and Dallas: War of The Ewings (1998).