High Noon poster

High Noon(1952)

1h 25mWestern, Drama, ThrillerEnglish
7.7/10
1,577 user ratings

The story of a man who was too proud to run!

Overview

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.

Director

Fred Zinnemann

Studio

Stanley Kramer Productions

Budget

$730K

Revenue

$8M

Share:

Cast

Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper

as Marshal Will Kane

Thomas Mitchell

Thomas Mitchell

as Mayor Jonas Henderson

Lloyd Bridges

Lloyd Bridges

as Deputy Marshal Harvey Pell

Katy Jurado

Katy Jurado

as Helen Ramírez

Grace Kelly

Grace Kelly

as Amy Fowler Kane

Otto Kruger

Otto Kruger

as Judge Percy Mettrick

Lon Chaney Jr.

Lon Chaney Jr.

as Martin Howe

Harry Morgan

Harry Morgan

as Sam Fuller

Ian MacDonald

Ian MacDonald

as Frank Miller

Eve McVeagh

Eve McVeagh

as Mildred Fuller

Morgan Farley

Morgan Farley

as Dr. Mahin

Harry Shannon

Harry Shannon

as Cooper

Where to Watch

Availability may vary by region. Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Movie Facts

Release Year

1952

Runtime

1h 25m

Language

English

Rating

7.7 / 10

Budget

$730K

Box Office

$8M

Production Companies

Stanley Kramer Productions

You Might Also Like

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch High Noon?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for High Noon (1952).

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.

Who directed High Noon?

High Noon was directed by Fred Zinnemann and released in 1952. It is a western, drama, thriller film.

How long is High Noon?

High Noon has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

Who stars in High Noon?

The cast of High Noon includes Gary Cooper as Marshal Will Kane, Thomas Mitchell as Mayor Jonas Henderson, Lloyd Bridges as Deputy Marshal Harvey Pell, Katy Jurado as Helen Ramírez, Grace Kelly as Amy Fowler Kane and more.

Explore More by Genre

Need a recommendation?

Tell us your mood and we'll pick the perfect movie for you.