The Homesman
2014, drama, western
122 minutes
When three women living on the edge of the American frontier are driven mad by harsh pioneer life, the task of saving them falls to the pious, independent-minded Mary Bee Cuddy. Transporting the women by covered wagon to Iowa, she soon realizes just how...
By similar critics
Create an account or log in to see what your similar movie critics say about this movie.
By other critics
7.0
7.0
2014-10-13
Jones proves a natural fit for this material, both as actor and director, and Swank seems born to play the strong on the outside, dying on the inside Cuddy. Rodrigo Prieto's cinematography will have you gasping for water as it captures the harshness of the arid terrain, and Marco Beltrami provides one of the year's best scores. Western fans will find The Homesman an intriguing addition to the genre, but it may prove a tad sombre... Read more
5.0
2014-11-25
Has all the ingredients to be a wonderful film however it is misguided in areas and simply doesn’t engage the viewer enough. Read more
4.2
Derrick Carter of Are You Not Entertained?
2015-02-13
The music is good, as in it feels like it belongs to a far better film.
What is Veboli?
Veboli provides personal movie advice, so you can easily choose the right movie to watch. Learn more
Got a question?
Send us a message
English
