Official movie poster for Go West (1925), a comedy western film

Go West(1925)

Come with Buster out into the vast open spaces where men are men and cows are their only lady friends

6.9(159)1h 23m1925-11-01
ComedyWestern

Go West Synopsis

With little luck at keeping a job in the city a New Yorker tries work in the country and eventually finds his way leading a herd of cattle to the West Coast.

Go West (1925) is a comedy and western film directed by Buster Keaton, released on November 1, 1925 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Buster Keaton, Howard Truesdale, Kathleen Myers and Ray Thompson. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 159 ratings.

Director:
Buster Keaton
Writers:
Buster Keaton, Lex Neal, Raymond Cannon
Producers:
Buster Keaton, Joseph M. Schenck
Cinematographer:
Elgin Lessley
Composer:
Konrad Elfers
Production:
Buster Keaton Productions
Status:
Released

Go West (1925) Trailer

Watch the official trailer for Go West before you stream it.

Go West Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 159 ratings.

CinemaSerf

7/10

Although I did quite enjoy this lively outing for Buster Keating, I did think it just a little tame at times. He cuts quite a lonely figure as he struggles to find his feet at home. There are no jobs and he’s not exactly beating away his friends with a stick. New York! There must be opportunities there? Well possibly, but he loathes the place and it doesn’t care much for him either. Maybe the “Wild West”? Well he…

Reviewed on February 5, 2025

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Go West – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Go West online?

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Go West (1925) is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and FilmBox Live Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Go West?

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The main cast of Go West (1925) includes Buster Keaton, Howard Truesdale, Kathleen Myers, Ray Thompson and Brown Eyes. The film was directed by Buster Keaton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Go West released?

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Go West was released on November 1, 1925 and runs for 1h 23m.

Is Go West worth watching?

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Go West (1925) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 159 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Go West?

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Yes. The official Go West trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.