Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
Seen it?2024 | 182 min | Western, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (49 on Metacritic) and a lukewarm 6.8 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 The Hateful Eight or McCabe & Mrs. Miller, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 2 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's long: 3 hr 2 min.
In 1859, families discover the lure of the Old West as they settle in territories from Wyoming to Kansas. Meanwhile, a gruff cowboy finds himself on the run with a prostitute and a young boy after killing a fellow gunman.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
49 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$39 million worldwide on a $50 million budget; spent 1 week in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 425K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kevin Costner
- Kevin CostnerHayes Ellison
- Sienna MillerFrances Kittredge
- Sam WorthingtonTrent Gephart
- Jena Malone'Ellen' Harvey
- Abbey LeeMarigold
- Michael RookerSgt. Major Thomas Riordan
- Danny HustonCol. Albert Houghton
- Luke WilsonMatthew Van Weyden
- Ella HuntJuliette Chesney
- Tatanka MeansTaklishim