The Shootist
Directed by Don Siegel
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 solace and peace in a boarding house run by a widow and her son. However, it is not Books' fate to die in peace, as he becomes embroiled in one last valiant battle.
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Top cast
John Wayne
J.B. Books
Lauren Bacall
Bond Rogers
Ron Howard
Gillom Rogers
James Stewart
Dr. Hostetler
Richard Boone
Mike Sweeney
Hugh O'Brian
Jack Pulford
Bill McKinney
Jay Cobb
Harry Morgan
Marshall Thibido
John Carradine
Beckum
Sheree North
Serepta
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Where can I watch The Shootist online?
As of November 4, 2026, The Shootist is available to stream on Paramount Plus Essential, YouTube Free, Kanopy, and Hoopla in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The Shootist on Netflix?
No — The Shootist is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Paramount Plus Essential, YouTube Free, Kanopy, and Hoopla instead.
Can I rent or buy The Shootist online?
Yes. In United States, The Shootist can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The Shootist?
As of November 4, 2026, The Shootist is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
