Where to Watch The Legend of the Lone Ranger (1981) in the US

What it's about

When the young Texas Ranger, John Reid (Klinton Spilsbury), is the sole survivor of an ambush arranged by the outlaw leader, Bartholomew "Butch" Cavendish (Christopher Lloyd), he is rescued by an old childhood Comanche friend, Tonto (Michael Horse). When he recovers from his wounds, he dedicates his life to fighting the crime that Cavendish represents. To this end, John Reid disguises himself and becomes the great masked western hero, The Lone Ranger. With the help of Tonto, the pair go to rescue President Ulysses S. Grant (Jason Robards, Jr.) when Cavendish takes him hostage. We learn that Cavendish was an officer in the United States military before he was court-martialled and dishonorably discharged.

Cast and crew

Director

William A. Fraker

Writer

Ivan Goff, Ben Roberts, Michael Kane

Starring

Klinton Spilsbury, Michael Horse, Christopher Lloyd

Details

Release date

May 22, 1981

Language

English

Country

United States

Box office

$12,617,845

Awards

4 wins & 4 nominations

Where to Watch The Legend of the Lone Ranger (1981) in the US — common questions

Where to watch The Legend of the Lone Ranger in the United States?

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Can I stream The Legend of the Lone Ranger or do I have to rent it in the United States?

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