20 Best Western Movies On Netflix That'll Take You On a Wild Ride
Get ready to watch brooding cowboys on the ranch! 🤠
If you need yourself a fix of Western films from time to time, you're not alone. There's just something about a plot surrounding the world's most stunning ranches, also featuring some tough cowboys and cowgirls that we can't get enough of. Plus, watching even one Western movie has us wanting to throw on our best flannels and cowboys hats! Though, when it comes to deciding which platform has the best array of Western films, Netflix's selection can't be beat.
If you're a fan of psychological thriller movies, then you're going to enjoy being on the edge of your seat with suspenseful films like The Harder They Fall or Hold the Dark. Or maybe you're looking for a good laugh with a comedy movie. Netflix has your back with the hilarious Western comedy The Ridiculous 6. Need something to keep your kids entertained? One of the best family movies on Netflix also happens to be a Western: It's called Spirit Riding Free: Ride Along Adventure. Oh, and it's probably worth mentioning that Ree Drummond's husband Ladd could totally be a Western movie star if he wanted to... you'll probably agree after seeing this video of him gathering cattle!
My Heroes Were Cowboys
This documentary is rather short watch, but it's 100 percent worth it. The film follows Robert Wiltshire, and how his life as a cowboy in America healed him from his troubled past.
The Highwaymen
Everyone knows the story of Bonnie & Clyde, but the real story begins with the duo who stopped them. Watch as Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson (aka Bryce Drummond's lookalike) transform into the famous Frank Hamer and Maney Gault.
A Cowgirl's Song
Hailey is a young girl with some serious talent and a big heart. She uses her newfound passion for country music to help raise money as a means to get her dad released from jail. (He's doing the time, but he surely didn't do the crime!)
Legends of the Fall
Brad Pitt has never looked dreamier! He plays a Montana rancher living a pretty simple life. That is, until, he falls for the same girl his two closest buddies also have eyes on.
Roped
Wait, traveling rodeos exist?! That's exactly what this movie is about. That, and an unforeseen romance between an unlikely match that were brought together by sheer fate.
Paradox
The power of music is strong, but the power of country music is unmatched. For all we know, it could change even the most troublesome outlaws into gentle souls as shown in this flick starring Neil Young.
Walk. Ride. Rodeo.
A true story about a young woman who didn't let her paraplegia (which she got from horseback riding) stop her from pursuing her dreams. You'll feel inspired to conquer just about anything after one watch.
Hold the Dark
The people that make up this quiet town in Alaska are under the impression that a pack of wolves are responsible for the death of a young boy. Though, wolf hunter Vernon suspects something more sinister is at play.
Concrete Cowboy
Cowboys in Philly? Yeah, you read that right. Idris Elba and Caleb McLaughlin (from Stranger Things) play a recently rekindled father-and-son duo that don't exactly get along at first.
The Power of the Dog
Benedict Cumberbatch stars as cattle rancher Phil Burbank, who has a strict definition of masculinity. Although the son of his brother's new bride challenges Phil's long-held beliefs, the two end up forming an unlikely bond.
The Beguiled
What happens when an injured Union soldier stumbles upon an all-girls school in the South during the Civil War? We get this gripping Western flick from writer/director Sofia Coppola. You won't want to miss the performances given by this star-studded cast.
Montford: The Chickasaw Rancher
What does it take to make an entire ranch empire? This Chickasaw cattleman will tell you that overcoming great tragedy is a big part of it. This true story will leave you in awe.
The Harder They Fall
If there's one thing this cowboy is going to get, it's revenge. Idris Elba stars in this critically acclaimed Western that will likely appeal even to those who aren't fans of the genre.
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
Breaking Bad fans will enjoy the movie sequel to the popular series. It follows Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) as he continues to try and outrun his past.
The Hateful Eight
Kurt Russell takes on the role of a bounty hunter who crosses paths with seven other strangers during a blizzard. Western lovers won't want to miss this Quentin Tarantino hit.
The Ridiculous 6
Adam Sandler stars in this comedy about six cowboys who set out to find their outlaw dad after he’s been kidnapped. Presumably, the title is a funny take on The Hateful Eight.
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
It’s a unique take on your standard Western movie from the directors of No Country For Old Men and True Grit. The Netflix original includes six stories about American outlaws and settlers—all in one action-packed work.
The Valley of Violence
As is with many Westerns, this one’s about the struggle between a drifter and a mean local marshal. Expect to see Ethan Hawke and John Travolta in the 2016 movie.
Spirit Riding Free: Ride Along Adventure
Another kid-friendly pick, the sweet cartoon Western follows Lucky and her friends as they try to save their horses from thieves. The best part? This one’s interactive!
O Matador (The Killer)
If you’re brave enough for a more intense Western, this one’s for you. It’s about a man who sets out to find his father but becomes a feared assassin along the way.
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