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Great cast, great soundtrack, great-looking movie -- The Harder They Fall is a western that even viewers who aren't fans of the genre might have no choice but to love. Read Audience Reviews ...
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- 147 votes. Old Henry. Old Henry, an artful tale of mystery and survival, enthralls audiences with Tim Blake Nelson's riveting portrayal of a weathered farmer protecting his homestead.
- 114 votes. Deadwood. Deadwood, a cinematic marvel expanding the beloved HBO series' universe, showcases laudable portrayals of iconic characters Swearengen, Alma, and Bullock by the series' original cast.
- 76 votes. The Kid. The Kid, a refreshing take on the archetypal Western saga, features Ethan Hawke's stirring performance as famed lawman Pat Garrett opposite newcomer Jake Schur's enigmatic Billy the Kid.
- 42 votes. Never Grow Old. Never Grow Old, a grave depiction of showdowns and survival, stars Emile Hirsch and John Cusack in a harrowing confrontation between a humble undertaker and unrelenting outlaws.
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- 'No Country for Old Men' (2007) With a phenomenal screenplay and similarly great direction, the Coen Brothers made the century's best Western so far in 2007, with No Country for Old Men.
- 'Hell or High Water' (2016) Hell or High Water is just as great a crime/heist movie as it is a Western, making it a superb blend of genres, and a movie that's likely to have excellent crossover appeal as a result.
- 'Bacurau' (2019) It's hard to classify Bacurau within a single genre, because it's one of those movies that feels like it might be easier to list the genres it doesn't belong to, in some ways.
- 'The Revenant' (2015) Though it might be best known as the movie that finally got Leonardo DiCaprio an Oscar win, The Revenant is much more than just that.
A policeman (Joe Estevez) and a mob assassin pursue two men (Chad McQueen, Don Swayze) with a suitcase containing $5 million.
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- Hell or High Water (2016) 7.6. Fubo, Hulu, Prime Video. From Taylor Sheridan, the mastermind behind Yellowstone (2018-present), Hell or High Water is a must-watch neo-Western crime drama.
- The Hateful Eight (2015) 7.8. Netflix. The epic Western The Hateful Eight combines action, violence, and humor for a memorable film taking place in post-Civil War America.
- The Power of the Dog (2021) 6.8. Netflix. The Power of the Dog is based on Thomas Savage’s 1967 novel of the same name. The award-winning revisionist Western psychological drama deals with the emotions of love, grief, resentment, and jealousy.
- The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018) 7.3. Netflix. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is a Western anthology film following the adventures of outlaws and settlers on the formidable American frontier.
Sep 30, 2024 · The movies on this list, such as Tombstone, Unforgiven, and Open Range, are modern-day Western classics that have been praised, loved, and revisited time and again for their distinctive characters, gripping narratives, and mesmerizing cinematography.
Jul 5, 2023 · The list was compiled using data (as of June 10, 2024) from Metacritic, a site that collects reviews from respected critics and uses them to determine the average rating. Whether you're a longtime Western fan checking in on your favorites or new to the genre, there's a film on this list for you.
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