Red Ryder Collection
The exploits of Red Ryder, a lawman and fighter in the old west
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Red Ryder Collection has evolved significantly over a span of -6 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 28 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 2.5/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 2.5. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Red Ryder Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Marshal of Reno standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.
Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal
Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Red Ryder Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Red Ryder Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
Adventures of Red Ryder
Calvin Drake employs a group of low-lifes to drive away land owners along the path of a new railroad; Red Ryder opposes this strategy....
Tucson Raiders
In Elliot's initial appearance as Red Ryder, he finds himself framed for murder. Little Beaver then foils the crooked Sheriff's attempt to have Red killed escap...
Marshal of Reno
One of two towns will be selected to be the County Seat and Editor Palmer has a gang working to make sure his town is chosen. Investigating the lawlessness, Red...
San Antonio Kid
A geologist has found oil on the neighboring ranches and teams up with Ace who has his gang create a reign of terror to get the ranchers to sell out. But to get...
Cheyenne Wildcat
Bill Elliot is back as Red Ryder in Cheyenne Wildcat. Also back are Ryder's perennial cohorts Little Beaver (Bobby Blake, later Robert Blake of Baretta fame) an...
Vigilantes of Dodge City
This "Red Ryder" entry stars Gordon "Wild Bill" Elliot as Ryder. The heroine is having troubles with the freight company that she owns. Time and again, her coac...
Sheriff of Las Vegas
In this western, brave Red Ryder and his sidekick save a murdered judge's son from going to jail by proving that someone else killed his father....
Great Stagecoach Robbery
In this western, Red Ryder tries to be a good example for a young man who idolizes his father, an outlaw. The boy wants to follow in his father's footsteps when...
Lone Texas Ranger
"Iron Mike" Haines (Tom Chatterton), a crooked sheriff, and "Hands" Weber (Roy Barcroft), the town blacksmith, are in cahoots and have been robbing stages, silv...
Phantom of the Plains
Red Ryder tries to warn a duchess that her newfound beau has a history of murdering his wives....
Marshal of Laredo
Substituting for Allan Lane, who'd been called away to active military service, Bill Elliot stars in the Republic "Red Ryder" western Marshal of Laredo. This ti...
Colorado Pioneers
An interesting entry in Republic Pictures' long-running "Red Ryder" B-Western series, this film is not about hardy settlers braving the Colorado winters, as the...
Wagon Wheels Westward
In this western, Red Ryder leads a wagon train of homesteaders into a ghost town and discovers that it has become an outlaw's hideout....
California Gold Rush
California Gold Rush is set in 1849. Ryder heads to Sutter's Mill, where he must contend with claim-jumping and treachery....
Sheriff of Redwood Valley
Redwood Valley residents raise $50,000 for blasting a mountain tunnel to bring a new railroad there. Town leader Bidwell engineers a plot to steal the money and...
Sun Valley Cyclone
In this western, Red Ryder rounds up a gang of horse thieves who have been stealing cavalry horses....
Conquest of Cheyenne
Red Ryder and his comical sidekick take on a new batch of bad-guys in this western, the 16th in the Red Ryder series. This time the heroic duo try to save a fem...
Santa Fe Uprising
The Duchess, the aunt of Red Ryder, comes to town to protect her property. Crawford, a town big-shot behind an outlaw gang, tries to prevent her from reaching h...
Stagecoach to Denver
Lambert has the stagecoach wrecked killing the Commissioner so his phony replacement can alter Coonskin's land survey. When Red Ryder exposes the survey hoax, L...
Vigilantes of Boomtown
The ranch of Red Ryder (Allan Lane) and his aunt, The Duchess (Martha Wentworth), is being used as the training site for "Gentleman Jim" Corbett (George Turner)...
Homesteaders of Paradise Valley
Red Ryder convinces homesteaders to settle in Paradise Valley. Business men in nearby Central City want control of the valley and water supply and propose to bu...
Oregon Trail Scouts
Red Ryder battles an unscrupulous fur thief named Hunter for the right to trap beaver and otter on the land of Chief Running Fox....
Rustlers of Devil's Canyon
Red Ryder returns to Sioux City, Wyoming, at the close of the Spanish-American War, settling down at the ranch of his aunt, The Duchess, with his pals Little Be...
Marshal of Cripple Creek
Tom Lambert arrives and Long John Case gets him into trouble. To protect his wife and son he refuses to talk and is sent to prison. Long John then gets Lambert'...
Ride, Ryder, Ride!
Riding the plains with Little Beaver and Buckskin Blodgett, Red Ryder encounters bandits trying to hold up the stagecoach carrying Libby Brooks, owner of the De...
Roll, Thunder, Roll!
Jim Bannon is back as enduring cowboy hero Red Ryder in Eagle-Lion's Roll, Thunder, Roll. As ever, Ryder's cohorts are Little Beaver and the Duchess, here playe...
The Fighting Redhead
Red Ryder gets a telegram from his old friend Dan O'Connor asking for help in his fight against Faro Savage and his gang of rustlers. A gun dropped by Faro duri...
Cowboy and the Prizefighter
Red Ryder KO's a fight racket with sidekick Little Beaver (Little Brown Jug) and a new friend....
Common Questions about Red Ryder Collection
How many movies are in the Red Ryder Collection?
There are currently 28 movies in the Red Ryder Collection, starting from Sheriff of Redwood Valley to the latest release, Adventures of Red Ryder.
What is the best order to watch the Red Ryder Collection?
The best way to watch the Red Ryder Collection is usually in release order: starting with Sheriff of Redwood Valley and ending with Adventures of Red Ryder. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Red Ryder Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Marshal of Reno in this franchise.