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Bone Tomahawk

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In the Old West, a sheriff (Kurt Russell), his deputy (Richard Jenkins), a gunslinger (Matthew Fox), and a cowboy (Patrick Wilson) embark on a mission to rescue three people from a savage group of cave dwellers.
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Critics Consensus

Bone Tomahawk's peculiar genre blend won't be for everyone, but its gripping performances and a slow-burning story should satisfy those in search of something different.

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Tara Brady Irish Times 02/23/2016
4/5
Ultraviolence aside, there's plenty to admire about this innovative genre-bender. Go to Full Review Anton Bitel Sight & Sound 02/19/2016
a funny (strange and haha) western landscape where it is all too easy to get pillaged, consumed or lost. Go to Full Review Kevin Maher The Times (UK) 02/18/2016
2/5
It is mostly just an excuse for the debut director, S Craig Zahler, to whip the rug out from under you, Tarantino-style. Go to Full Review Bryce Hanson Horror Movie Talk Sep 23
8/10
One scene in particular stands out so much that it’s basically become a meme as “that scene” in Bone Tomahawk. For good reason. It will stick with you, and if you are a man, you will especially feel something. Go to Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson 02/16/2024
3/5
Bone Tomahawk surges head first into violence with absolute courage and graphic disregard. Go to Full Review Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh 09/20/2023
4/5
The thrilling performances and engaging dialogue keeps you invested up through the brutal finale, more than making up for its shortcomings in its direction. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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David L @RT98148026 7h One of the best western films ever made. See more Per S @RT83737705 Aug 18 Probably the most horribly pointless and obviously overrated western ever made. What ever the cast thought they were getting into, it didn't even earn back more than a quarter of a lousy $1.8 million budget at the box office. Total waste. See more Ryan S @RT40796191 Aug 6 This was a great film. The director really has become one of my favorites. The acting was far beyond what I expected and it just blew me away. Fresh spin on the old west tale. I've seen it several times. It's on my list of about 30 all time favorites. See more Iris J @Roosie Aug 3 A stunning film; it is at once funny, profound and unsettling. The violence is graphic, but necessary in the context of the film. Dialogue is quirky and charming, casting is spot on and visual effects are amazing. Don't miss this one. See more Christopher S @MrRedband Jul 13 An excellent mix of a gritty western, and a dark twisted horror movie. My biggest complaint is that it can seem a little slow at parts. Still worth checking out the cinematography and sfx are top tier. See more Jev M @RT47487162 May 31 I loved this. I'm about 11 years late to this party, but I absolutely loved it. See more Read all reviews
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S. Craig Zahler

Director

Kurt Russell

Sheriff Franklin Hunt

Patrick Wilson

Arthur O'Dwyer

Richard Jenkins

Chicory

Matthew Fox

John Brooder

Lili Simmons

Samantha O'Dwyer

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Richard Jenkins as Chicory in the "Bone Tomahawk." (L-R) Lili Simmons as Samantha O'Dwyer and Patrick Wilson as Arthur O'Dwyer in "Bone Tomahawk." Matthew Fox as John Brooder in "Bone Tomahawk." (L-R) Kurt Russell as Sheriff Franklin Hunt and Zahn McClarnon in "Bone Tomahawk." Patrick Wilson as Arthur O'Dwyer in "Bone Tomahawk." (L-R) Matthew Fox as John Brooder, Richard Jenkins as Chicory and Kurt Russell as Sheriff Franklin Hunt in "Bone Tomahawk." (L-R) Kurt Russell as Sheriff Franklin Hunt, Patrick Wilson as Arthur O'Dwyer, Richard Jenkins as Chicory and Matthew Fox as John Brooder in "Bone Tomahawk." (L-R) Kurt Russell as Sheriff Franklin Hunt in "Bone Tomahawk." (L-R) Richard Jenkins as Chicory and Kurt Russell as Sheriff Franklin Hunt in "Bone Tomahawk." Kurt Russell as Sheriff Franklin Hunt in "Bone Tomahawk." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis In the Old West, a sheriff (Kurt Russell), his deputy (Richard Jenkins), a gunslinger (Matthew Fox), and a cowboy (Patrick Wilson) embark on a mission to rescue three people from a savage group of cave dwellers.
Director
S. Craig Zahler
Producer
Dallas Sonnier, Jack Heller
Screenwriter
S. Craig Zahler
Distributor
RLJ Entertainment
Production Co
Caliber Media Company
Genre
Western, Action, Horror, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 23, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 11, 2017
Runtime
2h 12m
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