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The Kentuckian

5.819551h 44mNRMovieWestern

A frontiersman and his son fight to build a new home in Texas.

DirectorBurt Lancaster
WriterA.B. Guthrie Jr.
ProducerHarold Hecht

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Cast · Directed by Burt Lancaster

BLBurt Lancaster
Burt Lancaster
Elias Wakefield
DFDianne Foster
Dianne Foster
Hannah Bolen
WMWalter Matthau
Walter Matthau
Stan Bodine
DLDiana Lynn
Diana Lynn
Susie Spann
DM
Donald MacDonald
Little Eli Wakefield
JMJohn McIntire
John McIntire
Zack Wakefield
UMUna Merkel
Una Merkel
Sophie Wakefield
JCJohn Carradine
John Carradine
Ziby Fletcher
JLJohn Litel
John Litel
Pleasant Tuesday Babson
RWRhys Williams
Rhys Williams
Constable
ENEdward Norris
Edward Norris
Roulette Dealer
WWWill Wright
Will Wright
John Decker (uncredited)

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The Kentuckian — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Kentuckian?

The Kentuckian is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Kentuckian on Netflix?

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

Is The Kentuckian on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Kentuckian is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Kentuckian for free?

The Kentuckian is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free in United States.