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Directed, co-written, produced by, and starring Kevin Costner, Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1, is an epic Western film that is the first installment in a planned multi-story franchise. It stars Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, and Jamie Campbell Bower, among others alongside Costner.
The movie is set in 1859 and revolves around the pre and post Civil War settlement of territories in the Old West that stretched from Wyoming to Kansas. Amid all this, a cowboy, a prostitute, and a young boy are on the run from authorities after killing a gunman.
It has been praised for its epic proportions, which provide beautiful cinematography of the American landscape. Chapter 2 is soon to be released, and viewers who enjoy the thrilling nature of Western films can go through the list below to pick and watch similarly-themed Western movies.
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The Searchers, Silverado, and other movies to watch after Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1
1) Deadwood: The Movie - Amazon Prime Video
A continuation of the namesake Western TV series, Deadwood: The Movie is a 2019 Western film written by David Milch, starring Timothy Olyphant, Paula Malcomson, and others. As depicted in the series, U.S. Marshal Seth Bullock’s fight against corruption continues in the movie as he faces Senator Hearst.
The movie makes for a great watch after Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 as both the movies offer a nuanced take on the Old West, have various adventures, and delve into the culture of the West.
2) Silverado - Amazon Prime Video
Starring Kevin Costner, Danny Glover, Linda Hunt, and others, Silverado is a Western movie directed by Lawrence Kasdan. The 1985 movie revolves around four cowboys who stumble upon the titular town on the frontier, becoming unexpected heroes when they fight against a greedy landowner and a corrupt sheriff who are in cahoots.
This movie was Costner’s first role in the Western genre, and fans of Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1, who enjoyed Costner’s performance and the beautiful American landscape, should watch this classic.
3) Unforgiven - Amazon Prime Video
Directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, Unforgiven is a 1992 Western film that revolves around William Munny (Clint) who is a retired gunfighter. When a prostitute is attacked by a cowboy and the local sheriff refuses to mete out justice, Munny is forced to come out of his retirement and take on the job.
The movie is a classic Western revisionist film, focusing on how morality functioned in the West. Similar to Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1, the movie is anti-violence at heart. It was a hit and won multiple Oscars.
4) The Searchers - Amazon Prime Video
Directed by John Ford, The Searchers is a famous epic Western movie, starring John Wayne as Ethan Edwards, a Civil War veteran. Based on a novel by Alan Le May, the movie is set during the Texas-Indian wars and revolves around Edwards’ hunt for his kidnapped niece along with his nephew.
The movie spans over five years, giving it epic proportions like Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1. Both movies have a revenge plot that escalates into full-blown violence. Wayne’s film is a classic piece of Western cinema, making it a must-watch.
5) Hostiles - Amazon Prime Video
Directed by Scott Cooper, Hostiles is a 2017 Western drama that stars Christian Bale, Rosamund Pike, Wes Studi, and others. Set in 1892, the movie is about Captain Joseph J. Blocker (Bale), who must escort an ailing Cheyenne leader to his home, even though the leader has killed his fellow soldiers.
As they go through their perilous journey, the two begin to form trust. Similar to Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1, the movie explores the treatment of Native Americans during the 19th century.
6) Open Range - Amazon Prime Video
Directed by and featuring Kevin Costner, Open Range is a Western film, based on a novel by Lauran Paine. The film is about two cattle drivers, Charley and Boss (Costner and Robert Duvall), who have an unsavory encounter with a cattle baron, leaving their companions dead and injured.
As the sheriff is corrupt himself, Charley and Boss decide to seek revenge through a massive showdown. While Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 is an epic revisionist film, Open Range is a revisionist piece as well. In both movies, Costner is a reluctant hero who eventually decides to protect people.
7) Tombstone - Amazon Prime Video
Starring Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Dana Delany, and others, Tombstone is a Western movie that is based on the real events of Southeast Arizona in the 1880s, including the famed gunfight at O.K. Corral. The movie revolves around Wyatt Earp (Russell), who moves to Tombstone, Arizona, to lead a reclusive life.
Yet, a group of rough cowboys force him to take matters into his own hands, which ends in the historical fight at O.K. Corral. Like Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1, the 1993 movie revolves around themes of violence and justice. Tombstone was a big success and is a cult classic.
Viewers who enjoyed Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 can go through this list and choose a movie of their liking.
