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The Complete List of Every Western Movie to Watch on Netflix Right Now

The Complete List of Every Western Movie to Watch on Netflix Right Now
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Whether you're in the mood for a classic standoff or a contemporary twist on cowboy lore, this list on Netflix has got you covered.

For fans of the wild, wild West, Netflix has corralled a collection of Westerns that's as diverse as the frontier itself. This complete list is your treasure map to a goldmine of cowboy tales, ranging from dusty 60s classics to the grit of 70s shootouts, and even fresh tracks from the 2020s, all ranked by Rotten Tomatoes score.

13. The Killer (2017)

Cabeleira, a feared killer in the Brazilian badlands, embarks on a journey to find his legendary outlaw father, encountering various outlaws, bounty hunters, and figures from his past.

12. R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of the Damned (2022)

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Rotten Tomatoes score: 20%

Set in the American West, a slain sheriff joins the Rest In Peace Department, partnering with other undead officers to protect the living from malevolent souls and seeking redemption for his own past.

11. The Ridiculous 6 (2015)

Rotten Tomatoes Audience score: 36%

Tommy "White Knife" Stockburn, raised by Native Americans, discovers he has five half-brothers; together, they embark on a journey to find their outlaw father in a comedic take on Western tropes.

10. Cowboys & Aliens (2011)

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Rotten Tomatoes score: 44%

In 1873 Arizona, amnesiac outlaw Jake Lonergan and hard-nosed cattleman Woodrow Dolarhyde form an unlikely alliance with Apache warriors to rescue townspeople abducted by aliens aboard an extraterrestrial spacecraft.

9. Thar (2022)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 61%

Set in the 1980s in Rajasthan, India, a veteran cop investigates a series of violent crimes in a remote village, uncovering a deeper web of smuggling and brutality in the harsh desert landscape.

8. Joe Kidd (1972)

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Rotten Tomatoes score: 80%

A former bounty hunter, Joe Kidd, finds himself in the middle of a land dispute between wealthy landowner Frank Harlan and a group of Mexican revolutionaries, leading to a moral dilemma and a violent resolution.

7. The Ballad of Lefty Brown (2017)

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Rotten Tomatoes score: 80%

Lefty Brown, a loyal sidekick to a renowned frontier lawmaker, seeks justice and revenge after his friend is murdered, challenging his reputation as a bumbling companion.

6. The Harder They Fall (2021)

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Rotten Tomatoes score: 88%

Nat Love, an outlaw, reunites his former gang to seek revenge against his enemy, Rufus Buck, who has been released from prison, leading to a showdown exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and justice.

5. Blazing Saddles (1974)

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Rotten Tomatoes score: 88%

In a satirical take on the Western genre, a corrupt political boss appoints Bart, an African American, as the sheriff of a frontier town, hoping to ruin it, but Bart surprisingly becomes a heroic figure, thwarting the boss's plans with his wit.

4. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)

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Rotten Tomatoes score: 89%

An anthology of six short stories set in the American West, each featuring distinct characters ranging from a sharp-shooting songster to a grizzled prospector, exploring various aspects of life in the frontier.

3. The Furnace (2020)

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Rotten Tomatoes score: 90%

In 1890s Western Australia, an Afghan cameleer and a mysterious bushman transporting stolen gold are pursued by a group of colonial troopers, highlighting the untold stories of Australia's 'Ghan' cameleers.

2. The Power of the Dog (2021)

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Rotten Tomatoes score: 94%

In 1920s Montana, a charismatic but cruel rancher, Phil Burbank, torments his brother's new wife and her son, leading to a tense psychological battle with undercurrents of repressed emotions and masculinity.

1. High Plains Drifter (1973)

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Rotten Tomatoes score: 94%

A mysterious and vengeful stranger, known only as "The Stranger," arrives in the small town of Lago and is hired to protect it from three outlaws, but his methods bring dark secrets of the town to light.