The Shootist (1976)Stream and Watch Online

Want to behold the glory that is 'The Shootist' on your TV or mobile device at home? Tracking down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the Don Siegel-directed movie via subscription can be a challenge, so we here at Moviefone want to do the heavy lifting.

Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'The Shootist' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into all the details of how you can watch 'The Shootist' right now, here are some specifics about the Dino De Laurentiis Company, Paramount western flick.

Released July 16th, 1976, 'The Shootist' stars John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart The PG movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 40 min, and received a user score of 71 (out of 100) on TMDb, which collated reviews from 324 knowledgeable users.

Want to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "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."

'The Shootist' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Google Play Movies, Vudu, Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, YouTube, Microsoft Store, and Hoopla .