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May 17, 2024 · After years of the genre languishing thanks to Yellowstone, there’s a gold rush to get into the space, and Netflix has a few projects of its own coming up. Below, we’ll look at Netflix’s current library of Westerns and what’s in the works.
- ‘Bone Tomahawk’
- 'A Million Ways to Die in The West'
- 'Strange Way of Life'
- 'The Quick and The Dead'
- 'The Power of The Dog'
- 'The Furnace'
- 'The Highwaymen'
- 'Concrete Cowboy'
- 'Longmire'
- 'Cowboy Bebop'
Rotten Tomatoes: 91% | IMDb: 7.1/10
Bone Tomahawk combines the aesthetic of the Western with the horror aspects of films like Texas Chainsaw Massacre or Ravenous. The story follows a posse that ventures out to retrieve their town doctor from cave-dwelling cannibals. WithKurt Russell (The Thing) and Patrick Wilson (Insidious) leading the cast, it’s no surprise this film has been praised for its stunning performances, as the ensemble gathered gives their all to sell the horror of venturing out in the Old West with nothing but a g...
Rotten Tomatoes: 33% | IMDb: 6.1/10
A Million Ways to Die in the West is a comedy Western directed by and starring Seth MacFarlane, who also co-wrote the script with Alec Sulkin and Wellesley Wild. The film follows a frontiersman, played by MacFarlane, as he tries to win the heart of a female gunslinger (Charlize Theron) and stand up to her outlaw husband (Liam Neeson). The movie’s ensemble cast also features Amanda Seyfried, Neil Patrick Harris, Giovanni Ribisi, and Sarah Silverman. Though largely panned by critics, A Million...
Rotten Tomatoes: 78% | IMDb: 6.2/10
Written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar, Strange Way of Life is a Spanish Western drama short film. The film stars Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal as two gunslingers with a romantic past who reunite after 25 years. Unfortunately, their reunion is marred by a murder and subsequent complications. Strange Way of Life premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, where it was favorably received by critics and competed for the Queer Palm. Presenting a brief but deep study of two fascinating characters,...
Rotten Tomatoes: 58% | IMDb: 6.5/10
Directed by Sam Raimi and written by Simon Moore, The Quick and the Dead is a 1995 Western starring Sharon Stone as a vengeful gunfighter known as The Lady. The movie focuses on The Lady riding into a town called Redemption and joining a dueling competition to get revenge on her father’s killer. The film’s ensemble cast also features Gene Hackman, Russell Crowe, and Leonardo DiCaprio. The Quick and the Dead opened in theaters in 1995 to a terrible reception, flopping at the box office and get...
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: 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: 45% | IMDb: 6.7/10
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...
3 days ago · Through their production companies, Film 45 and Grand Electric, Peter Berg and Eric Newman are teaming up for a new action-thriller western limited series on Netflix. Here’s everything we know about American Primeval, which will drop on Netflix slightly later than first advertised in January 2025.
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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.
May 14, 2024 · Hoping to compete with Yellowstone, 1883, and pick up the mantel from Longmire, Netflix is teaming up with Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter for a new show Western series called The Abandons. The series will be set in the 1850 US, the Wild West.
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Aug 23, 2024 · These three films all use the western genre, they're all on Netflix and they all have 90% plus on Rotten Tomatoes, but they tell very different stories.
2 days ago · Territory is an exciting addition to Netflix’s lineup, offering viewers a unique Western drama. With powerful performances and stunning landscapes, this show will appeal to fans of family epics and Westerns alike. Territory is available exclusively on Netflix, joining the platform’s collection of gripping dramas.
