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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.
- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) The third and best-known film in Sergio Leone’s imperious “Dollars” trilogy, this superb spaghetti western is arguably the most famous on-screen depiction of the violent, opportunistic American West – despite being filmed in Spain and Italy rather than the States.
- Django (1966) It’s best-known now for lending its name to Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained, but Sergio Corbucci’s spaghetti western is iconic in its own right, spawning over 30 unofficial sequels.
- The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) One of John Ford’s many classic westerns, albeit with a far more claustrophobic feel than his sweeping outdoor epics, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance features an all-star cast led by James Stewart and John Wayne.
- The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) Directed by and starring Clint Eastwood (a solid fixture in our best western movies list, unsurprisingly), this is one of the earliest “revisionist” westerns: films that attempted to portray the Old West in a far more realistic, less clear-cut way than the more simplistic good guy/bad guy movies churned out in the past.
- 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.
- Tombstone. Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Michael Biehn. 1,174 votes. An unforgettable retelling of the legendary Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, this film dives deep into the life of legendary lawman Wyatt Earp and his tumultuous relationship with his friend and notorious gambler Doc Holliday.
- Unforgiven. Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman. 990 votes. Clint Eastwood's Oscar-winning masterpiece examines the consequences of violence and the myth of the gunslinger-hero through its complex, morally ambiguous characters.
- Open Range. Robert Duvall, Kevin Costner, Annette Bening. 776 votes. Featuring standout performances by Kevin Costner and Robert Duvall, this movie sets itself apart by focusing on the daily struggles faced by free-grazing cattle herders in the late 1800s.
- True Grit. Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Josh Brolin. 812 votes. This Coen Brothers adaptation of Charles Portis's novel features Jeff Bridges as the grizzled, eye-patch-wearing U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn, who embarks on a dangerous journey to bring a murderer to justice.
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Dec 10, 2021 · Readers’ Choice: Old West Chronicles (INSP) Best 2021 Western to Stream. Catch the Bullet (Lionsgate) The classic old-fashioned Western in the spirit of John Wayne’s Big Jake has lots of action and gunplay. Readers’ Choice: Old Henry (Shout Factory) Best 2021 Blu-Ray Western Movie. High Plains Drifter (Kino Lorber)
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