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High Noon

1952 · 85 min · Director: Fred Zinnemann

High Noon (1952) is a western drama, directed by Fred Zinnemann. It stars Gary Cooper and Thomas Mitchell. The 85-minute film holds an audience score of 7.7/10.

What High Noon Is About

Will Kane, the sheriff of a small town in New Mexico, learns a notorious outlaw he put in jail has been freed, and will be arriving on the noon train. Knowing the outlaw and his gang are coming to kill him, Kane is determined to stand his ground, so he attempts to gather a posse from among the local townspeople.

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What is High Noon about?

Will Kane, the sheriff of a small town in New Mexico, learns a notorious outlaw he put in jail has been freed, and will be arriving on the noon train. Knowing the outlaw and his gang are coming to kill him, Kane is determined to stand his ground, so he attempts to gather a posse from among the local townspeople.

Where can I watch High Noon?

High Noon is available to watch on digital platforms such as MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is High Noon?

High Noon runs for 85 minutes (1h 25m).

When did High Noon come out?

High Noon was released in 1952.

Who directed High Noon?

High Noon was directed by Fred Zinnemann.

Who stars in High Noon?

High Noon stars Gary Cooper, Thomas Mitchell, Lloyd Bridges, Katy Jurado.

What is High Noon's rating?

High Noon holds 7.9/10 on IMDb and 7.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 80 out of 100.

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