The is one of oldest genres in Hollywood Tales of outlaws and lawmen fighting for survival in a dangerous land have been among some of best films and TV shows of all time While s might not be as popular as it once was, re are still plenty of films and shows in genre to enjoy Among all streaming platforms, lineup of s on is incredibly strong
While some may dismiss s as simple stories of heroic cowboys and vicious outlaws, se various movies and shows give a glimpse at how versatile genre can be might not be guaranteed box-office smashes y were in days of John Wayne, but many of best s on prove genre can even exist outside Old West timeline, using style and tropes to create modern versions of se stories
(202) follows as iconic gunslinger in a reimagined 9th-century western Set in Texas, this series depicts 's quest to find his daughter and navigate clashing interests of various settlers and native tribes The show explores mes of revenge, family, and conflict within a lawless frontier, providing a fresh take on classic character originally popularized in 96film
While Quentin Tarantino's Unchained may have brought name to mainstream, is a hero who has been around since his debut in 96movie The series on reimagines that story with starring as gunslinger who seeks out his long-lost daughter in an idyllic town where she fears his reputation will bring trouble While series on wasn't hugely successful with critics, return of character in a new violent adventure makes for a solid
follows a man in 92who, after a head injury, discovers his uncanny resemblance to a notorious bandit Using this newfound likeness to his advantage, he navigates challenges and opportunities of his unexpected situation
The mix of wacky comedy and setting has made for some hilarious classics, most notably with Blazing Saddles However, Brazilian comedy attempts to strike that tricky balance in television form with this seven-episode series
The various genre mash-ups happening can be off-putting, but it is also fun to see a show take a chance at comedy format
far in modern times who wakes up in 92and is mistaken for a legendary bandit The various genre mash-ups happening can be off-putting, but it is also fun to see a show take a chance at comedy format
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is a comedy-drama film directed by The movie follows a young man named Eric oth, played by , who is on a quest to find his far His search leads him to small town of El Camino, Nevada, where a series of unexpected events trap him and several ors inside a liquor store on Christmas Eve The film features performances by , , and Tim Allen
Finding a with a holiday twist is a rare enough occurrence that it makes instantly intriguing among s on (or anywhere else) Yellowstone actor stars as a young man passing through small desert town of El Camino where he is harassed by police, leading to a hostage situation at a small liquor store with local police out of ir depth in dealing with situation
it failed to get much notice as a quirky Christmas movie or a modern , talented ensemble, which includes Vincent D'Onofrio, Jessica Alba, and Tim Allen, adds a lot of fun
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Happy Madison returns with , a comedy movie that sees a group of men united after y all learn y share same far - a bank robber with a massive fortune he has hidden away The group sets off on a quest to find him while facing bandits hunting for same stash of money
Yet anor comedic take on genre, idiculous marked first collaboration between Adam Sandler and The star-studded satire follows Sandler's brave hero who was raised by a native tribe and meets his five half-brors who all work toger to save ir far
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movies have been around for over a century, but genre is being reinvented lately by films that are expanding on Old West tropes
cast have great comedic chemistry and re are some hilarious gags, such as band of outlaws meeting Abner Doubleday (John Turturro), who attempts to teach m his new confusing game of baseball
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is a Brazilian directed by Marcelo Galvão Set in early 90s, film follows journey of Cabeleira, a feared assassin in state of Pernambuco, who seeks to uncover truth about his outlaw far As he navigates a brutal landscape filled with violence and corruption, Cabeleira s story unfolds against backdrop of a lawless society
Anor movie from Brazil shows country has a surprising output from genre tells story of a young child named Shaggy () who was abandoned as a baby and raised in isolation by a bandit As an adult, Shaggy finally has to travel into civilization when his surrogate far goes missing
an interesting protagonist and a different setting for a story, is an overlooked on that's worth seeking out by subscribers looking for something new in genre
is a 20neo-noir thriller set in a remote ajasthani village Directed by , film features as a local police officer investigating a series of gruesome crimes It intertwines lives of villagers and a mysterious newcomer, played by , as dark secrets unravel in arid landscape, blending elements of grit and mystery
many subscribers who are self-professed fans will find classics y know and love, platform provides a glimpse at entries in genre from or countries is an Indian movie starring international star in a neo- tale
Set in 985, movie follows a mysterious drifter who comes across a desert town where he crosses paths with an inspector investigating a series of murders The tense crime thriller mixed with a vibe makes for an exciting genre mash-up, even if re is a predictable story at its center
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is a film that tells story of Montford T Johnson, a Chickasaw man who becomes a successful rancher in tumultuous period following Civil Directed by and starring , film portrays Johnson's determination and resilience as he navigates significant challenges and builds a life for himself and his community in Indian Territory
There are plenty of true stories to be told in genre, from iconic legends to lesser-known tales falls into latter category as it is inspired by story of Montford T Johnson, a cattleman who overcame attacks and hardships in order to build one of greatest ranching empires in America It is an interesting new approach to genre
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that ran for four seasons between 20and 2020 The and series was created by Don eo and Jim Patterson for and starred Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson, Sam Elliot, and Debra Winger The premise revolved around a ancher and his two sons who owned a anch in Colorado and all of drama that unfolded within ir family
that takes a look at how Old West cowboy ways have yet to die away in certain parts of country Ashton Kutcher stars in show as a former football star whose injury ends his career, sending him back home to help run cattle ranch owned by his far () While series was never critically acclaimed, its cinematography earned it several Emmy nominations, while Elliott's performance was seen as a bright spot
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, a 9television series inspired by Jack London's novel, chronicles adventures of young Matt Scott and his wolf-dog companion, Fang Spanning 2episodes in its single season, show depicts Fang's role in rescuing Matt from various perils
Based on book by Jack London, is a adventure that has been adapted several times One of best adaptations is 20French animated take on story of a free-spirited wolfhound who meets and forms various bonds throughout his fight for survival in Alaskan wilderness
it is a familiar story for many, beautiful animation is enough to make it a worthwhile retelling of tale of
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is a historical drama series set in late 8th century Canada, exploring brutal and violent competition for wealth and power in fur trade The narrative unfolds from various perspectives amidst tense negotiations and fierce conflicts between native tribes and European settlers
Jason Momoa seems like kind of action hero who fits perfectly in wilderness setting, and shows exactly why is a Canadian adventure series and historical drama centering on fur trade of early 800s
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While many of best TV shows are from past, last ten years have seen an increase in rise of stellar series set in West
Momoa stars as a Canadian outlaw who fights against corruption of Hudson Bay Company's fur trade in his land Momoa gives a powerful performance in lead role, elevating series and its action The show was nominated for several Canadian Screen Awards, including for Momoa's performance
5 Song Of The Bandits (202-)
Song of Bandits
Song of Bandits is set in lawless land of Gando, where fierce bandits are determined to protect ir homeland and loved ones, facing life-or-death situations
South Korean content includes some of platform's most popular shows, and country has its own entry as well Song of Bandits serves partially as a historical drama, taking place during Japanese occupation of 920s a number of Koreans fleeing to parts of China, y develop a lawless community
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Based on a comic book series by Beau Smith, tells story of titular heroine who is great-great-granddaughter of Wyatt Earp The series follows Wynonna s return to her hometown, where she must do battle with reanimated criminals previously killed by Earp Aided by her sister, her great-great-grandfar s immortal partner Doc Holiday, and a member of US Marshals, Wynonna works to keep Purgatory safe from revenants
Anor project that has a lot of fun bringing in or genre elements is series Based on a comic book series, show follows a descendant of legendary lawman Wyatt Earp who is tasked with fighting off resurrected outlaws and criminals that Earp killed in Old West
The -horror series was praised as one of best new shows on television when it premiered in 207 It makes for a fun and silly supernatural adventure that shares a spiritual kinship with shows like Supernatural and Buffy Vampire Slayer
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Free State of Jones is a 20war film starring Matw McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-aw, Mahershala Ali, and Keri ussell The film is inspired by Newton Knight, who was a real person that led a group of former Confederate soldiers to fight back against Confederacy The film is helmed by Oscar-nominated director Gary oss
There have been a number of movies set around events of American Civil , but Free State of Jones tells a lesser-known yet incredible true story of this time that makes for a thrilling adventure Matw McConaughey stars in film as Newt Knight, a farmer from South who becomes disillusioned with fight against Confederacy and decides to defy m by creating his own "free state" in Mississippi alongside or farmers and freed slaves
McConaughey was in midst of his amazing Hollywood comeback and delivered a grounded role as hero while being backed by likes of Mahershala Ali and Keri ussell
, but while historians may disagree with aspects of film, it does make for an intense McConaughey was in midst of his amazing Hollywood comeback and delivered a grounded role as hero while being backed by likes of Mahershala Ali and Keri ussell
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Inspired by real Fletcher Street Urban iding Club, follows a troubled teen sent to live with his estranged far in North Philadelphia, where he discovers Philadelphia s urban cowboy subculture Caleb McLaughlin and Idris Elba star in 20adaptation of Greg Neri s novel Ghetto Cowboy
modern genre is a way of keeping genre feeling fresh, takes Stranger Things' Caleb McLaughlin stars as a rebellious teen who is sent to live with his estranged far in Philadelphia, where he finds kinship within city's community of Black cowboys a lesser-known Idris Elba movie, actor is great as boy's far and movie itself is a charming coming-of-age story with a twist
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter (202)
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter is a film directed by , and sees him in starring role The film explores multiple generations surrounding expansion of American West before and after Civil Horizon is first in a series of four films, all of which were greenlit by ner Bros Pictures
is one of biggest names in genre and news of his return to big screen for a new epic he also wrote and directed got many fans very excited Horizon: An American Saga is a sweeping story of American frontier in days of Civil Costner leads massive ensemble as a horse trader who gets involved in dangerous and ambitious search for a new life in ever-changing country
A lot of news surrounding Horizon was about various controversies, such as Costner's self-financing method, box office disappointment, and Costner leaving Yellowstone in order to make this movie However, that should not distract from film itself which is
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The Sisters Brors is a 20 film directed by Set in 85, it follows assassins Eli and Charlie Sisters, played by John C eilly and Joaquin Phoenix, as y pursue a gold prospector accused of stealing from ir boss The film intertwines mes of loyalty, family, and survival against backdrop of American
The Sisters Brors is a sadly underseen from last 0 years despite fact that it features an incredible all-star cast Based on novel by Canadian author Patrick deWitt, The Sisters Brors stars Joaquin Phoenix and John C eilly as two gunslinger brors who work as hired guns for a crime boss When boss' associate absconds with some of his money, he sends brors on a quest to find man and make him pay
Phoenix and eilly have wonderful chemistry as two brors who are ruthless and flawed protagonists but entertaining to follow on this journey as y bicker and learn more about each or They are also joined in supporting roles by Jake Gyllenhaal and iz Ahmed It is a beautiful and surprisingly quaint movie that takes a lot of pleasure in subverting expectations about where story is heading, ultimately settling on a surprisingly moving conclusion
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Four unlikely heroes, Emmett, Paden, Jake, and Mal, band toger to bring justice to lawless town of Each character, with ir unique skills and backgrounds, faces personal vendettas and moral dilemmas as y confront corrupt Sheriff Cobb and ruthless rancher Ethan McKendrick The film combines elements of classic s with dynamic action sequences and a rich ensemble cast, highlighting mes of friendship, loyalty, and fight against tyranny in Wild West
By 980s, genre had been fading in Hollywood, with being one of bright spots before genre underwent a much-needed change Written and directed by legendary Hollywood figure , follows a band of misfits who join forces to protect a small town from injustices
The fun sense of humor and great action is elevated furr by a star-studded cast that includes Kevin Kline, Jeff Goldblum, and , all shining in ir standout roles
Legends Of The Fall (99)
Legends of Fall
Legends of Fall is a drama film directed by , starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, and Aidan Quinn Set in early 20th century, movie follows lives of Ludlow family, focusing on complex relationships between three brors and ir far against backdrop of dramatic historical events The film explores mes of love, betrayal, and impacts of war on family dynamics
Legends of Fall combines a family drama, an epic romance, and a tale all into one ambitious movie Directed by , Legends of Fall is set in Montana and stars Anthony Hopkins as a colonel who lives in wilderness with his three sons When one of sons dies in combat, a love triangle forms between his brors and his widow
The movie helped solidify Brad Pitt as a Hollywood A-Lister with his charismatic performance as middle child Tristan , more than earning it a place as one of best movies on
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After ufus Buck (Idris Elba) is released from prison, Nat Love (Jonathan Majors) brings his gang back toger to defeat his enemy Starring alongside Majors and Elba in are Zazie Beetz, Edi Gagi, J Cyler, egina King, and LaKeith Stanfield The was released in select aters on October 22, 202, and released on on November , 202
The best movies on aren't just existing titles streaming platform acquired rights to, as y've made plenty of ir own forays into genre The original is
Idris Elba once again steps into genre as a vicious villain whose ambitious plans for future leave a trail of bodies in his wake while movie's heroes, led by Jonathan Majors, seek to take him down The cast also includes egina King, LaKeith Stanfield, and Delroy Lindo It was a big hit with audiences and ending sets up 2 in an exciting way
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, released in 207, is a western drama series that follows a notorious outlaw seeking revenge on a former gang member The series is set in a unique town inhabited solely by women, where past catches up with peaceful community amidst harsh backdrop of American West
It is rare to find a female-led story, but pulls it off wonderfully The limited series follows a deadly gang leader pursuing one of his former colleagues who betrayed him The hunt leads him to a small New Mexico town that has been left almost entirely run by women following a mining disaster
The show is a captivating and exciting on its own, but it is furr elevated in genre by that includes , Merritt Weaver, and Jeff Daniels in a terrific villain role