The Dead Don't Hurt
Seen it?2024 | 130 min | Western, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved News of the World or Dances with Wolves, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence and sex.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In the 1860s, fiercely independent French-Canadian Vivienne Le Coudy embarks on a journey with Danish immigrant Holger Olsen, attempting to forge a life together in the dusty town of Elk Flats, Nevada. When Holger decides to go fight for the Union in the burgeoning Civil War, Vivienne must fend for herself, which isn't easy in a town controlled by a corrupt mayor.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$970K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 104K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Viggo Mortensen
- Vicky KriepsVivienne Le Coudy
- Viggo MortensenHolger Olsen
- Solly McLeodWeston Jeffries
- Garret DillahuntAlfred Jeffries
- Danny HustonRudolph Schiller
- W. Earl BrownAlan Kendall
- Shane GrahamBilly Crossley
- Rafel PlanaClaudio Garcia
- Colin MorganLewis Cartwright
- Ray McKinnonJudge Blagden