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The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky

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When Mac (Jerry O'Connell) goes to the northwestern Montana wilderness to join the National Forest Service as a ranger in 1919, he is little more than a cocksure 17-year-old, but his tough-as-nails boss, Bill Bell (Sam Elliott), sees to it that he becomes a man. Since Bell has a reputation for being the best ranger, Mac wants nothing more than to follow in his idol's footsteps -- though it often leads to some missteps. As time passes, the two develop a friendship, but Mac has much to learn.

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Mike D A good movie for the family or a young middle school history classroom. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/25/23 Full Review Audience Member A decent watch; however, one cannot escape the feeling that this is a four part series with three parts missing. Much was left on the table with this effort, do not expect another Lonesome Dove. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member this one is reallly good to Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member LOVED IT! A youngish Sam Elliott (no moustache!) and a very, very young Jerry O'Connell highlight a believable, enjoyable growing-into-a-man story supported by a strong cast of highly competent characters. Cast in the gorgeous beauty of what appears to be the magnificent forests and vistas of the Great Pacific Northwest. The script reminded me of so many of us growing up with all the spit and vinegar of knowing everything, yet thankfullly in the end, being able to learn from our far wiser elders. Watch it, you will not be disappointed. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member i'm tryin' to find molly & lawless john with vera miles & sam elliott, now this is a really good western. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Implausible, and not that interesting, the point is missed. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When Mac (Jerry O'Connell) goes to the northwestern Montana wilderness to join the National Forest Service as a ranger in 1919, he is little more than a cocksure 17-year-old, but his tough-as-nails boss, Bill Bell (Sam Elliott), sees to it that he becomes a man. Since Bell has a reputation for being the best ranger, Mac wants nothing more than to follow in his idol's footsteps -- though it often leads to some missteps. As time passes, the two develop a friendship, but Mac has much to learn.
Director
John Kent Harrison
Producer
Brent Shields
Screenwriter
Robert Wayne
Production Co
Signboard Hill Productions
Rating
PG, TV-PG
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 25, 2017
Runtime
1h 37m
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