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Broken Trail

2006·Show
2Episodes in1Season·TV-14
70
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A , western series: , but never gory, .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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THEY NEVER MEANT TO BE HEROES.

The story is about an aging cowboy and his nephew who transport 500 horses from Oregon to Wyoming to sell them to the British Army. Along the way, their simple horse drive is complicated when they rescue five Chinese girls from a slave trader, saving them from a life of prostitution and indentured servitude. Compelled to do the right thing, they take the girls with them as they continue their perilous trek across the frontier, followed by a vicious gang of killers sent by the whorehouse madam who originally paid for the girls. Broken Trail weaves together two historical events: the British buying horses in the American West in the late 19th century and Chinese women being transported from the West Coast to the interior to serve as prostitutes.
Epic WesternHistorical DramaFrontier AdventureFound Family SagaSocial Justice ThemesPerilous JourneyCharacter-DrivenRedemption ArcBeautiful CinematographyMorally Complex

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Where can I stream Broken Trail legally?

Broken Trail is included with a subscription to AMC+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Xumo Play. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Broken Trail worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.7 and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Broken Trail rated?

TV-14ViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Broken Trail have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 2 episodes of about 184 minutes each.

Will Broken Trail make me laugh?

A touch

Not really. Humor is rare. The humor is mostly sharp wit.

Is Broken Trail plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and pathos more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Broken Trail?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is Broken Trail good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance plays a supporting part.

Will Broken Trail scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching Broken Trail?

BleakHopeful

Mixed feelings. It balances dark and hopeful moments.

Do critics and audiences agree on Broken Trail?

Critics78
Audiences60

Not quite. Critics rate Broken Trail higher (78) than audiences (60). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Broken Trail air?

It ran from 2006 to 2006 and has ended.

What language is Broken Trail in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Broken Trail?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Broken Trail in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.