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Wind River

2000Movie1 h 37 min

DramaWestern
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–57%
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–57%

Summary

The 1854 Wyoming historical drama is based on Tom Shell's adaptation of the true life memoirs of Pony Express rider Nick Wilson.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Tom Shell
Written by
Elizabeth Hansen
Music by
Jeff Marsh

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Facts

June 7, 2000 · 1 h 37 min · Drama, Western

Released
June 7, 2000
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Genres
Drama, Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Parental Neglect, Mood Whiplash, Red Herring +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Wind River worth watching?"

Questions about Wind River

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Wind River worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Wind River okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Wind River?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Wind River plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (6 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Wind River use?

Parental NeglectMood WhiplashRed HerringSnow Means DeathBulletproof VestAsshole VictimYour Normal Is Our TabooBlast OutGood Guns, Bad GunsKarmic DeathR-Rated OpeningThe Placeand 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 tropes for it, including Parental Neglect, Mood Whiplash, and Red Herring.