Wild Horses (2015)

Set in Texas, “Wild Horses” follows Texas Ranger Samantha Payne as she reopens a 15-year-old missing person’s case. She suspects that a boy was murdered on a ranch owned by Scott Briggs. As the investigation unfolds, evidence pointing to the Briggs family’s involvement surfaces, complicating the narrative when an estranged son returns home unexpectedly.

You can watch “Wild Horses” on Prime Video in Canada.

Length: 1h 43m
Genre: Western, Crime
This Title is: Dark, Emotional

Cast

Robert Duvall, James Franco, Josh Hartnett, Adriana Barraza, Luciana Duvall

Parental Guidance

Maturity Rating: R – Some violent images and language

Trivia

• The film was directed and written by Robert Duvall, marking his first film as writer-director-star since 2002.
• It premiered at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival on March 17, 2015.
• Received mixed reviews, holding a 17% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a Metacritic score of 44 out of 100.

Trailer

Our Review

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Wild Horses, a 2015 film directed by Robert Duvall, blends crime drama with a Western backdrop, featuring strong performances albeit in a storyline that sometimes lacks coherence. Despite its ambitious plot, the film did not resonate well with all critics, reflected in its mixed reviews and modest ratings. However, it features noteworthy scenes that fans of the genre might appreciate, especially the performances by Duvall, Franco, and Hartnett.