Meek's Cutoff
Seen it?2011 | 103 min | Western, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. 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 Dances with Wolves or 3:10 to Yuma, 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 PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A group of settlers traveling through the Oregon High Desert in 1845 find themselves stranded in harsh conditions.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$876K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 74K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kelly Reichardt
- Michelle WilliamsEmily Tetherow
- Bruce GreenwoodStephen Meek
- Will PattonSoloman Tetherow
- Zoe KazanMillie Gately
- Paul DanoThomas Gately
- Shirley HendersonGlory White
- Neal HuffWilliam White
- Tommy NelsonJimmy White
- Rod RondeauxThe Indian