Als je genoten hebt van de spanning en actie in 'The Last Manhunt' (2022), dan ben je hier aan het juiste adres. In dit artikel ontdek je 10 films en series die vergelijkbaar zijn met deze meeslepende western. Of je nu op zoek bent naar meer historische drama's, intense achtervolgingen of verhalen over gerechtigheid, deze lijst heeft voor ieder wat wils.

3:10 to Yuma (2007)
Beschreibung: A tense and character-driven Western about a desperate man tasked with escorting a notorious outlaw to justice, testing his morals and resolve.
Fakt: The film is a remake of the 1957 classic. Russell Crowe and Christian Bale had intense on-screen chemistry, elevating the film's emotional stakes.


The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)
Beschreibung: A poetic and melancholic Western that examines fame, betrayal, and the mythologizing of outlaws in American history.
Fakt: The film features narration by Hugh Ross, giving it a novelistic feel. It was shot in Canada, standing in for the American Midwest.


No Country for Old Men (2007)
Beschreibung: A tense, atmospheric thriller with a relentless antagonist, exploring themes of fate, violence, and the changing nature of the American West.
Fakt: The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The Coen brothers adapted the screenplay almost verbatim from Cormac McCarthy's novel.


True Grit (2010)
Beschreibung: A classic revenge tale with a strong-willed protagonist, set against the backdrop of a lawless frontier and a quest for justice.
Fakt: The film is a remake of the 1969 John Wayne classic. Hailee Steinfeld was only 13 years old during filming but delivered a standout performance.


The Revenant (2015)
Beschreibung: A brutal survival story set in the wilderness, featuring intense man-versus-nature themes and a relentless pursuit of justice.
Fakt: The film was shot using only natural light to enhance its raw and immersive visual style. Leonardo DiCaprio actually ate raw bison liver during filming.


Bone Tomahawk (2015)
Beschreibung: A gritty and violent blend of Western and horror, focusing on a rescue mission in a desolate landscape with terrifying adversaries.
Fakt: The film marks the directorial debut of novelist S. Craig Zahler. It was praised for its slow-burn tension and brutal climax.


Hell or High Water (2016)
Beschreibung: A modern Western heist film with deep moral dilemmas, focusing on brotherhood, economic hardship, and the pursuit of redemption.
Fakt: The film was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It was shot on location in New Mexico, doubling for Texas.


The Sisters Brothers (2018)
Beschreibung: A darkly comedic and introspective Western that explores brotherhood, morality, and the pursuit of a dangerous mission.
Fakt: The film is based on the novel by Patrick deWitt. It was shot in Spain and Romania, standing in for the American West.


Wind River (2017)
Beschreibung: A gripping crime drama set in a harsh, snowy landscape, exploring themes of justice, survival, and the clash between cultures.
Fakt: The film was inspired by real-life cases of missing Indigenous women in the U.S. The director, Taylor Sheridan, also wrote the screenplay.


Hostiles (2017)
Beschreibung: A somber and reflective Western that delves into themes of redemption, trauma, and the complexities of human nature during a perilous journey.
Fakt: The film was in development for over a decade before finally being made. It features a haunting score by Max Richter.
