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The Drifter

6.019321h 11mNRMovieDramaWestern

A man known as The Drifter returns home to his cabin in the woods and winds up getting involved with an escaped convict, a gunfighter, lumber company rivals, mysterious family ties and murder.

DirectorWilliam A. O'Connor
WriterOliver Drake
ProducerWillis Kent

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Cast · Directed by William A. O'Connor

WFWilliam Farnum
William Farnum
The Drifter
NBNoah Beery
Noah Beery
John McNary
PBPhyllis Barrington
Phyllis Barrington
Bonnie McNary
CSCharles Sellon
Charles Sellon
Whitey
BW
Bruce Warren
Paul LaTour
RHRussell Hopton
Russell Hopton
Montana
ABAnn Brody
Ann Brody
Marie
YSYnez Seabury
Ynez Seabury
Yvonne

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The Drifter is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Drifter on Netflix?

No, The Drifter is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and MGM+.

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