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Slow West

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2015 | 84 min | Western, Drama, Adventure, Romance, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss. 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 likes to be kept guessing, romantics and adventure fans. If you loved True Grit or The Hateful Eight, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 24 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In the Old West, a 17-year-old Scottish boy teams up with a mysterious gunman to find the woman with whom he is infatuated.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 140K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Maclean

  • Michael FassbenderSilas
  • Kodi Smit-McPheeJay Cavendish
  • Ben MendelsohnPayne
  • Caren PistoriusRose Ross
  • Rory McCannJohn Ross
  • Eddie CampbellSkelly
  • Brooke WilliamsMaria
  • Alex MacqueenRupert Cavendish
  • Kalani QueypoKotori
  • Madeleine SamiMarimacho