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Jun 17, 2022 · There is something about character-driven dramas that gets to the heart of the human experience, turning a simple, yet effective, movie into more of an emotional ride for audiences. Directed by Ben Snyder from a screenplay by Elizabeth Rodriguez (who also stars), Allswell captures the beauty of a heartfelt, and generally well-told character-driven drama .
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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.
2 days ago · Directed By:Antoine Fuqua. #96. Dead Man(1995) 70%. #96. Adjusted Score: 73486%. Critics Consensus:While decidedly not for all tastes, Dead Manmarks an alluring change of pace for writer-director Jim Jarmusch that demonstrates an assured command of challenging material.
- Killers of the Flower Moon 2023, 206 min. Martin Scorsese • Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone. Based-on-21st-Century-Literature • Biopic • Crime Drama.
- The Power of the Dog 2021, 126 min. Jane Campion • Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons. Based-on-20th-Century-Literature • Drama • Female-Directed Film.
- The Harder They Fall 2021, 137 min. Jeymes Samuel • Starring: Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, Zazie Beetz. Action • Outlaw • Period Film. find this movie on ►
- News of the World 2020, 118 min. Paul Greengrass • Starring: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel, Michael Angelo Covino. Action • Based-on-21st-Century-Literature • Period Film.
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- Director: Burt Kennedy - Metascore: 64 - Runtime: 92 minutes John Wayne plays a Union Army veteran who signs on to help a train robber's widow, played by Ann-Margret, find a stash of gold hidden by her late husband. Director Burt Kennedy also wrote the movie, which is action-filled with an unexpected ending.
- Director: Ed Harris - Metascore: 64 - Runtime: 115 minutes When a rancher terrorizes a small town in New Mexico, two lawmen, played by Viggo Mortensen and Ed Harris, are hired to straighten things out. Harris not only stars in Appaloosa, but also co-wrote, directed, and produced it. The story is based on a novel of the same name written by Robert...
- Director: Walter Hill - Metascore: 64 - Runtime: 100 minutes The Long Ridersfollows a fictionalized depiction of Jesse James' bank-robbing escapades. Notably, four real-life sets of brothers were cast to play four sets of brothers, including James Keach and Stacy Keach, who played Jesse James and Frank James respectively. The Keach brothers also ...
- Director: Sydney Pollack - Metascore: 64 - Runtime: 121 minutes Robert Redford plays a washed-up rodeo star who is hired as a spokesperson for a cereal company. He feels like such a sellout that he steals the company's horse and runs away, soon followed by reporter Hallie Martin, played by Jane Fonda. Country music star Willie Nelson had a role i...
- Director: Steve Carver - Metascore: 65 - Runtime: 107 minutes In this action Western, a Texas Ranger seeks revenge on the man who hijacked a U.S. Army convoy, injuring his daughter and killing her boyfriend. Chuck Norris stars in the film, which served as the basis for his later television series titled Walker, Texas Ranger.
- Director: Jameson Brooks - Metascore: 65 - Runtime: 95 minutes Bomb City is based on true events surrounding the death of 19-year-old Brian Deneke. In 1997, Deneke was murderedwhen 17-year-old Dustin Camp intentionally hit him with his car. The film depicts the hit-and-run, the resulting court case, and the perception of the punk rock community i...
- Director: Scott Cooper - Metascore: 65 - Runtime: 134 minutes Christian Bale plays an Army captain tasked with escorting a Cheyenne chief, played by Wes Studi, back to his home in Montana. The National Congress of American Indians praisedHostilesfor representing Native Americans well, and using Native American languages appropriately.
- Director: Alejandro Jodorowsky - Metascore: 65 - Runtime: 125 minutes The surreal El Topo follows the quest of a mystical man clad in black, traveling on horseback through the Mexican desert with a naked child. El Topo means the mole, which the movie says will go blind seeing the sun after a life digging tunnels underground. With Alejandro Jodoro...
- Director: Sergio Leone - Metascore: 65 - Runtime: 99 minutes Clint Eastwood had his first leading role playing the Man With No Name, who gets involved in an argument between three brothers and a sheriff. A Fistful of Dollars is the first film of the spaghetti Western Dollars Trilogy, all directed by Sergio Leone.
- Director: Ivan Kavanagh - Metascore: 65 - Runtime: 100 minutes A small Western town is disrupted by the arrival of an outlaw, played by John Cusack, who opens a salon and a brothel. Emile Hirsch plays an Irish immigrant and the town's undertaker, whose life changes with the villain's arrival. Bleak and grim, the filmwas shot in Ireland and direct...
2 days ago · Benedict Cumberbatch , Kirsten Dunst , Jesse Plemons , Kodi Smit-McPhee , Thomasin McKenzie , Keith Carradine. Runtime. 125 minutes. A modern Western bathed in the best assets of its predecessors ...
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Sort by List order. 1. Unforgiven. 1992 2h 10m R. 8.2 (440K) Rate. 85 Metascore. Retired Old West gunslinger William Munny reluctantly takes on one last job, with the help of his old partner Ned Logan and a young man, The "Schofield Kid." Director Clint Eastwood Stars Clint Eastwood Gene Hackman Morgan Freeman.
