I Couldn’t Resist: Best Western Movies on Hulu that Took Me Back to the Frontier in May 2024

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Written By Lori C.

Lori C. writes about movies, TV shows, and the latest updates from the world of entertainment. She studied Film and Television many years ago at university and uses her knowledge to dissect the newest releases. When not in front of a laptop, she wanders around various European cities with a backpack and a little dog.

Few genres capture the spirit of rugged adventure and untamed frontiers like the Western. From iconic gunfights at high noon to sweeping vistas of the open prairie, Westerns stand at the core of American culture. 

With your Hulu subscription, you can travel back in time and immerse yourself in the world of cowboys, outlaws, and lawmen. These are the best Western movies currently streaming on the platform.

Hell or High Water (2016) – 7.6/10

Jeff Bridges and Gil Birmingham in Hell or High Water (2016)
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  • Director: David Mackenzie
  • Starring: Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Jeff Bridges

Official synopsis: In Texas, unemployed oil worker Toby Howard and his ex-con brother, Tanner, team up to rob banks to save Toby’s family ranch from foreclosure. Meanwhile, Texas Ranger Marcus Hamilton and his partner Alberto Parker pursue the cunning thieves.

Hostiles (2017) – 7.2/10

Christian Bale and Rosamund Pike in Hostiles (2017)
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  • Director: Scott Cooper
  • Starring: Scott Shepherd, Rosamund Pike, Ava Cooper

Official synopsis: Travel back to 1892 with Hostiles, where seasoned Cavalry Captain Joseph Blocker finds himself faced with the challenging assignment of escorting his adversary, Cheyenne chief Yellow Hawk, home. Amidst threats from marauding Comanches and the unexpected company of widow Rosalie Quaid, it’s a journey packed with suspense and grit.

Brimstone (2016) – 7/10

Dakota Fanning and Andrew Harwood Mills in Brimstone (2016)
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  • Director: Martin Koolhoven
  • Starring: Guy Pearce, Dakota Fanning, Emilia Jones

Official synopsis: Liz is a woman of remarkable strength forced to go against the vengeful Preacher while struggling to forge a better life for her daughter. Fueled by bravery and resistance, this is a story of courage and retribution.

How to Blow Up a Pipeline (2023) – 7/10

Forrest Goodluck in How to Blow Up a Pipeline (2022)
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  • Director: Daniel Goldhaber
  • Starring: Ariela Barer, Kristine Froseth, Lukas Gage

Official synopsis: How to Blow Up a Pipeline on Hulu is a tale about friends from a polluted California city taking a radical stance against climate change. Xochitl, Theo, and a motley crew plan to blow up an oil pipeline in a bid to accelerate environmental action.

The Salvation (2014) – 6.7/10

Eric Cantona and Mads Mikkelsen in The Salvation (2014)
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  • Director: Kristian Levring
  • Starring: Mads Mikkelsen, Eva Green, Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Official synopsis: Immerse yourself in The Salvation, a gripping drama unfolding in 1870s America. After a peaceful settler takes the law into his own hands, he faces not only a ruthless gang leader’s wrath but also the betrayal of his townsfolk.

Australia (2008) – 6.6/10

Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman in Australia (2008)
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  • Director: Baz Luhrmann
  • Starring: Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Shea Adams

Official synopsis: In this epic tale set during World War II, an English aristocrat must protect her inherited cattle station from greedy English cattle barons. She joins forces with a rough stockman to drive a massive herd of cattle across the harsh Australian landscape. The journey becomes even more perilous as the Japanese forces attack Darwin, adding a new dimension of danger to their mission.

Frontera Norte (2014) – 6.6/10

Ed Harris in Frontera Norte (2014)
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  • Director: Michael Berry
  • Starring: Ed Harris, Eva Longoria, Michael Peña

Official synopsis: The murder of a former sheriff’s wife sparks a riveting investigation. As blame falls on a Mexican man who crossed the border illegally, the truth-seeking journey of two sheriffs changes everything.

High Ground (2020) – 6.5/10

Ryan Corr and Caren Pistorius in High Ground (2020)
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  • Director: Stephen Johnson
  • Starring: Guruwuk Mununggurr, Wakarra Gondarra, Mark Garrawurra

Official synopsis: High Ground follows a young Aboriginal man who joins forces with a former soldier to protect his last surviving family member from the dangerous warrior Baywara, who also happens to be his uncle. 

Blackthorn (2011) – 6.5/10

Sam Shepard in Blackthorn (2011)
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  • Director: Mateo Gil
  • Starring: Sam Shepard, Eduardo Noriega, Stephen Rea

Official synopsis: After two decades of living in exile as James Blackthorn in a small Bolivian town, Butch Cassidy finds himself entangled in a dangerous situation. A young Spaniard robs him, leaving him with no money, but with a chance encounter, Cassidy becomes entwined in a plan to save the young man from a vengeful group of mining families.

Forsaken (2015) – 6.4/10

Donald Sutherland and Kiefer Sutherland in Forsaken (2015)
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  • Director: Jon Cassar
  • Starring: Esther Purves-Smith, Kiefer Sutherland, Donald Sutherland

Official synopsis: John Henry returns to his hometown to repair his relationship with his father. When a local gang terrorizes the town, he must confront his past as a fearless quick-draw killer to stop them, even though he abandoned both his gun and reputation.

The World to Come (2020) – 6.4/10

Vanessa Kirby in The World to Come (2020)
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  • Director: Mona Fastvold
  • Starring: Katherine Waterston, Vanessa Kirby, Casey Affleck

Official synopsis: In the 1850s upstate New York, Abigail starts a new year on her rural farm with her husband, Dyer. Through her journal entries, we witness the contrast between her stoic exterior and the complexities of her emotions. When she meets Tallie, a captivating newcomer renting a nearby farm with her husband Finney, their tentative relationship fills a void in both their lives, revealing emotions they never knew they had.

The Drover’s Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson (2022) – 6.3/10

Leah Purcell in The Drover's Wife (2021)
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  • Director: Leah Purcell
  • Starring: Leah Purcell, Rob Collins, Sam Reid

Official synopsis: In the rugged Australian Outback of 1893, lawman Nate Clintoff arrives in a lawless town, determined to establish order. Meanwhile, Molly Johnson, a pregnant and resilient woman living alone on a remote farm, navigates the harsh reality of being a woman in a male-dominated society. Fiercely protective of her children, Molly faces challenges head-on, demonstrating unwavering strength and determination in her fight for survival.

True History of the Kelly Gang (2019) – 6/10

Essie Davis and Orlando Schwerdt in True History of the Kelly Gang (2019)
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  • Director: Justin Kurzel
  • Starring: George MacKay, Essie Davis, Nicholas Hoult

Official synopsis: The movie offers an imaginative take on the life of Ned Kelly. From a misunderstood boy in 1867 Australia to a notorious outlaw, Ned’s journey takes twists and turns filled with sacrifices, rebellious acts, and a constant fight against English oppression.

God’s Country (2022) – 5.6/10

Joris Jarsky and Thandiwe Newton in God's Country (2022)
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  • Director: Julian Higgins
  • Starring: Thandiwe Newton, Joris Jarsky, Jefferson White

Official synopsis: God’s Country on Hulu is a thrilling tale set in the remote American West. A college professor’s life takes an unexpected turn when she confronts two hunters trespassing on her property, leading to a nail-biting battle of wills.

The Old Way (2023) – 5.5/10

Nicolas Cage in The Old Way (2023)
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  • Director: Brett Donowho
  • Starring: Nicolas Cage, Phillip Aguirre, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Clint Howard

Official synopsis: Stream The Old Ways on Hulu for an engaging journey into the lives of an old gunslinger and his daughter. Their lives take a drastic turn when the son of a man the gunslinger killed years ago shows up looking for vengeance. 

Murder at Yellowstone City (2022) – 5.3/10

Isaiah Mustafa and Anna Camp in Murder at Yellowstone City (2022)
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  • Director: Richard Gray
  • Starring: Isaiah Mustafa, Zach McGowan, Thomas Jane

Official synopsis: Murder at Yellowstone City on Hulu is a captivating tale set in a declining boomtown. The movie follows a former slave seeking a new life, while the discovery of gold and a subsequent murder unravel a thrilling mystery.

Savage State (2020) – 5.1/10

Savage State (2019)
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  • Director: David Perrault
  • Starring: Alice Isaaz, Kevin Janssens, Déborah François

Official synopsis: Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, Savage State follows the journey of a French family leaving Missouri for France. Guided by the enigmatic and dangerous mercenary, Victor, they traverse the country to reach New York.

The Last Victim (2022) – 4.9/10

Ralph Ineson and Naveen A. Chathapuram in The Last Victim (2021)
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  • Director: Naveen A. Chathapuram
  • Starring: Ali Larter, Ralph Ineson, Ron Perlman

Official synopsis: Experience the tension of The Last Victim, as Sheriff Hickey unravels an ominous case in his quiet southwestern town. With a violent local gang as the prime suspects, it’s a high-stakes game of cat and mouse.

The Last Son of Isaac Lemay (2021) – 4.8/10

The Boys - BTS picture from "The Last Son".
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  • Director: Tim Sutton
  • Starring: Sam Worthington, Colson Baker, Thomas Jane

Official synopsis: Tune into The Last Son of Isaac Lemay for a heart-stopping journey. After a fortune teller’s prophecy of death by one of his own, a gunslinger enters a high-stakes game of survival, hunting his own bloodline.

Hostile Territory (2022) – 4.7/10

Hostile Territory (2022)
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  • Director: Brian Presley
  • Starring: Matt McCoy, Lew Temple, Brian Presley

Official synopsis: Join Jack Calgrove in Hostile Territory as he embarks on a heart-stopping journey to reunite with his children post-Civil War. With a band of Native American sharpshooters and a freed slave by his side, they chase an orphan train through treacherous old enemy lines.

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