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- The Harder They Fall (2021) A recent spin on the Western is co-screenwriter and director Jeymes Samuel’s The Harder They Fall, featuring a historically based, all-Black outlaw gang and a fierce cast that includes Oscar winner Regina King, Oscar nominees Idris Elba and Lakeith Stanfield, plus Zazie Beetz and Jonathan Majors.
- The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018) Writer-directors Joel and Ethan Coen walk a sublime line between comedy and tragedy in this anthology Western. Six short films include the surreal musical of the title (starring Tim Blake Nelson), an unlikely romance on the Oregon trail and an ominous stagecoach journey with a satisfying twist.
- The Hateful Eight (2015) There was something undeniably transporting and nostalgic about the limited-engagement presentation of The Hateful Eight over the 2015 holidays.
- Concrete Cowboy (2021) Inspired by the little-known, century-long culture of Black horseback riding in inner city Philadelphia, Ricky Staub’s neo-Western tells the unforgettable story of a father (the always stellar Idris Elba) who tries to reconnect with his estranged teenage son (Caleb McLaughlin of Stranger Things) by bringing him into the urban riding community.
- 'The Power of The Dog'
- 'The Furnace'
- 'R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of The Damned'
- 'The Highwaymen'
- 'Concrete Cowboy'
- 'Longmire'
- 'Cowboy Bebop'
- 'The Killer'
- 'Thar'
- 'The Harder They Fall'
Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDb: 6.8/10
A modern Western bathed in the best assets of its predecessors, The Power of Dog stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Phil Burbank, the quintessential cowboy. However, Phil’s enigmatic lifestyle spent castrating calves and swimming in mud soon comes under threat when he and his brother meet Rose (Kirsten Dunst) and her son, Peter (Kodi Smit-McPhee). Director Jane Campion’s doting ode to Westerns-old feels brutal but stylish, highlighted by her winning the 2022 Academy Award for Best Achievement in D...
Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | IMDb: 6.4/10
Following a duo of cameleer brothers who accidentally steal gold and begin a terrifying game of cat and mouse with the Police Gold Squad, The Furnace takes all of the best aspects of the American Western and, refreshingly, places them in the Australian outback, shedding light on the very real plight of thousands of Middle Eastern migrants that were swept up in the gold rush. Although not well represented by awards, The Furnace is certainly a well-respected and deliciously gorgeous export of t...
Rotten Tomatoes: 20% | IMDb: 4.6/10
A prequel to the original R.I.P.D, Rise of the Damned actually serves as an origin story for Sheriff Roy Pulsipher (Jeff Bridges). In the old mining town of Red Creek, the residents’ peaceful lives are ripped apart when a gateway to hell emerges, with the aforementioned resurrected Sheriff tasked with piecing together the puzzle and closing the gateway before it's too late. An intriguing blend of action, adventure, and comedy, any fans of the first R.I.P.D. are sure to be entranced by this se...
Rotten Tomatoes: 58% | IMDb: 6.9/10
Bolstered by the leading pair of Woody Harrelsonand Kevin Costner, The Highwaymen tells the fascinating true story of the two lawmen who came out of retirement and finally managed to bring down the infamous terrorizing duo of Bonnie and Clyde. Directed by John Lee Hancock,The Highwaymen is an action-packed and thought-provoking tale that marries the Western genre with a true tale that showcases the other side of a well-told story à la Wicked. A nominee for the SXSW’s Audience Award, The Highw...
Rotten Tomatoes: 80% | IMDb: 6.3/10
Starring the always-enthralling Idris Elba, Concrete Cowboy tells the story of teenager Cole (Caleb McLaughlin), who, after being sent to live with his father with whom he has a dysfunctional relationship, finds solace and a sense of freedom with a group of Black, Philadelphia-based cowboys. Directed by Ricky Staub, winner of the Palm Spring International Film Festival ‘Directors to Watch’ award for this project, Concrete Cowboy is a touching tale with an even greater cast, all performing at...
Rotten Tomatoes: 88% | IMDb: 8.3/10
Longmire is a deep character piece centered on the world-weary sheriff of Absakora County, the titular Walt Longmire (Robert Taylor). With the safety of his people always his dominating thought, Longmire must now face the demons of his past — despite his many months of hiding it. Gritty, dramatic, and told with a cheeky wink, Longmire is an engaging story set against the backdrop of many a stunning location. Nominated for several awards, including a win for its audio and visual work, Longmire...
Rotten Tomatoes: 100% | IMDb: 8.9/10
Based on the adored anime series, Cowboy Bebop sees a ragtag gang of unlikely heroes come together with a common goal — to remove crime from our galaxy for good. Starring the likes of John Cho and Mustafa Shakir, the series manages to beautifully walk the line between astronomically surreal and genuinely tender. Certainly quotable and with bags of style, this reboot is adored by both fans of the original and new fans alike. With a plot packed full of non-stop fun, Cowboy Bebop is well deservi...
Rotten Tomatoes: 85% | IMDb: 6.8/10
Written and directed by Marcelo Galvão, this Brazilian Western, one of the best of the genre the country has ever produced, follows the life of Cabeleira (Diogo Morgado), also known as Shaggy, as he leaves the comfort and confinement of his hometown on a mission to find his outlaw father who has gone missing. A story about identity, family, and community,The Killer taps into the hopeful yearning in all of us whilst also packing an action-packed punch. An enormous success at Brazil’s Gramado F...
Rotten Tomatoes: 65% | IMDb: 6.1/10
Forget everything you know about deep-south American Westerns — Thar is here to tell a tale set in 1980s India. When unexpected murders become rife in the small town of Rajasthan, Inspector Surekha Singh (Anil Kapoor) is hired to investigate, although the journey of the case instead brings into question the past of antique dealer Siddharth (Harshvardhan Kapoor) when the two cross paths. Backed by the chemistry of its two aforementioned leads, with the actors actually father and son, Thar is a...
Rotten Tomatoes: 88% | IMDb: 6.6/10
A terrific homage to the spaghetti Western, The Harder They Fall’s premise is simple yet effective, with outlaw Nat Love (Jonathan Majors) assembling his toughest allies to track down Rufus Buck (Idris Elba), an enemy of Love’s who has just been released from prison. Inspired by true events, the story is non-stop, all-out entertainment supported by one of the most intelligently assembled Western ensembles in recent memory. Charming, vibrant, and as fun as they come, The Harder They Fall is on...
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Pioneer woman Evie Teale (Katharine Ross) is headed west with her family to start a new life, only to have her husband, Jacob (Billy Green Bush), tragically die during the journey. Left to fend ...
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- Scott Weinberg
- TV-PG
- Reynaldo Villalobos
Feb 25, 2020 · There are lots of great points to Conagher. As I said, it’s a winner as far as star-crossed Western romance. It’s a good family movie, too (I only have fur children, but there are kids in the movie so that means it’s good for kids, right?). Two key issues kept me from really loving Conagher:
- Reynaldo Villalobos
Where is Conagher streaming? Find out where to watch online amongst 200+ services including Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video.
- Reynaldo Villalobos
- 1991
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Jul 5, 2022 · Rotten Tomatoes Score: 87%. Whether you're looking for gunfights, cattle drives, or unique takes on the genre, we've got you covered. These are the best Western movies on Netflix.
1991. 1 hr 40 mins. PG. Watchlist. Where to Watch. Tenderhearted tale with Sam Elliott as a grizzled, restless cowboy and Katharine Ross as the lonely, widowed mother he fancies. McCloud: Barry...
