Sitting Bull

Sitting Bull has built a devoted audience in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Philo among viewers who want their drama to earn its emotional beats. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. With 26 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Watch it for Dale Robertson — one of the stronger performances out there right now. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Sitting Bull earns its spot. Sitting Bull takes its time building the world its characters inhabit, and the patience pays off. Chief Sitting Bull of the Sioux tribe is forced by the Indian-hating General Custer to react with violence, resulting in the famous Last Stand at Little Bighorn. Parrish, a friend to the Sioux, tries to prevent the bloodshed, but is court- martialed for "collaborating" with the enemy. Sitting Bull, however, manages to intercede with President Grant on Parrish's behalf. Dale Robertson and Mary Murphy lead a cast doing genuinely serious work here. Sitting Bull came out in 1954. The writing trusts the audience to sit with ambiguity rather than wrapping everything up in a tidy conclusion — it is the approach that separates good drama from great. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Viewers drawn to character-driven storytelling will find plenty to sit with in Sitting Bull. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Dale Robertson carries the material with a performance that rewards close attention. Worth starting sooner rather than later.

Sitting Bull was released in 1954, directed by Sidney Salkow. The full 105-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.