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The Rider

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2018 | 103 min | Drama, Western

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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 Deadwood: The Movie or The Homesman, 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 1 hr 43 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Once a rising star of the rodeo circuit, and a gifted horse trainer, young cowboy Brady is warned that his riding days are over after a horse crushed his skull at a rodeo. In an attempt to regain control of his own fate, Brady undertakes a search for a new identity and what it means to be a man in the heartland of the United States.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 89 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 4 Independent Spirit Awards.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 120K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Chloé Zhao

  • Brady JandreauBrady Blackburn
  • Tim JandreauWayne Blackburn
  • Lilly JandreauLilly Blackburn
  • Cat CliffordCat Clifford
  • Terri Dawn PourierTerri Dawn Pourier
  • Lane ScottLane Scott
  • Tanner LangdeauTanner Langdeau
  • James CalhoonJames Calhoon
  • Derrick JanisVictor Chasing Hawk
  • Greg BarberBar Owner