The Couch Critic Logo
The Couch CriticCouch Critic
TrendingMoviesTV ShowsListsReviewsWhat to Watch
LogoThe Couch Critic

Menu

TrendingMoviesTV ShowsListsReviewsWhat to Watch

© 2026 The Couch Critic

The Couch Critic Logo

The Couch Critic

Your go-to destination for honest movie and TV show reviews from a passionate community of critics. Join the conversation today.

X

Explore

  • Trending
  • Movies
  • TV Shows
  • Reviews
  • Lists
  • Games
  • About Us

Categories

  • Popular Movies
  • Trending Now
  • Upcoming
  • Airing Today
  • Movie Genres
  • TV Genres

Community

  • Guides
  • What to Watch

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Cookie Policy
  • RSS Feed
© 2026 The Couch Critic.•Built by Hayden Thorn
Cookie Settings
The Movie Database

This application uses TMDB and the TMDB APIs but is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB.

Bonanza: The Next Generation
Bonanza: The Next Generation
  1. Movies
  2. Bonanza: The Next Generation

Bonanza: The Next Generation

1988
1h 33m
Western
TV Movie

Status

Released

Release

1988

Runtime

1h 33m

Storyline

This is the continuing saga of the Cartwrights, only none of the original Cartwrights are here anymore but their sons. Ben and Hoss have passed on, and Little Joe is MIA; he went with Teddy Roosevelt and is currently missing. Ben's brother, Aaron is now in charge of the Ponderosa, and Little Joe's wife Annie also lives there. His son, Benjamin has come back fom the East. Charlie Poke is a man who owes his life to Ben Cartwright and is now the ranch foreman, and is not exactly on good terms with Aaron. Aaron has allowed a mining company access to mine on the Ponderosa, but the man in charge has other ideas. And Hoss' son Josh whom no one has seen before, has come to the Ponderosa to kill Hoss cause he thinks Hoss deserted him and his mother not knowing that Hoss died before he could go back to bring his mother back to the Ponderosa.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 33m
Mar 22, 1988
Languages
English
Director
William F. Claxton
William F. Claxton
Production
Bonanza Ventures
Bonanza Ventures
Gaylord Productions
Gaylord Productions
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

14 Cast Members

Robert Fuller

Robert Fuller

Charlie Poke

John Ireland

John Ireland

Capt. Aaron Cartwright

Peter Mark Richman

Peter Mark Richman

Mr. Dunson

John Amos

John Amos

Mr. Mack

Michael Landon Jr.

Michael Landon Jr.

Benjamin 'Benj' Cartwright

Barbara Anderson

Barbara Anderson

Annabelle 'Annie' Cartwright

Dabbs Greer

Dabbs Greer

Sills

Richard Bergman

Sheriff Montooth

Jack O'Leary

Townsman #2

Brian A. Smith

Josh Cartwright

Gillian Greene

Jennifer Sills

Kevin Hagen

Kevin Hagen

Nathaniel Amsted

William Benedict

William Benedict

Gus Morton

Gary Reed

Eldon Poole

Bonanza Movie Collection
Movie Collection

Bonanza Movie Collection

Explore Collection

Recommended Movies