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Montana Story

Play trailer 2:32 Poster for Montana Story R Released May 13, 2022 1h 53m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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87% Tomatometer 89 Reviews 69% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Verified Ratings
From the acclaimed writer/directors Scott McGehee and David Siegel (What Maisie Knew, The Deep End) comes a neo-Western with an emotional tremor hiding beneath it. Two estranged siblings (Haley Lu Richardson, Owen Teague) return home to the sprawling ranch they once knew and loved, confronting a deep and bitter family legacy against a mythic American backdrop.
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Montana Story takes a gut-wrenching look at family trauma, brought brilliantly to life by Haley Lu Richardson and Owen Teague.

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Matthew Monagle Austin Chronicle Introduces an element of finality to the American West...part of a new wave of films that herald the death of the Western. May 26, 2022 Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News This is a reflective, sensitive feature in which the stunning cinematography of stark Montana landscapes compliment the mood and further the accomplishments of the thoughtful performances and story. Rated: 3.5/4 May 24, 2022 Full Review Mick LaSalle San Francisco Chronicle The film constitutes a breakthrough for Teague and confirms the promise that Richardson showed in “Five Feet Apart” and “Edge of Seventeen” — a powerhouse in the making. Rated: 3/4 May 23, 2022 Full Review Branyan Towe Loud and Clear Reviews Montana Story is like a slow burning powder keg, waiting to explode all of its emotions out on to the viewer Rated: 4.5/5 Jul 29, 2024 Full Review Tina Kakadelis Beyond the Cinerama Dome Montana Story is an expected tale of family trauma that is enjoyable, but leaves the audience wishing it had more substance. May 23, 2024 Full Review Brett McCracken The Gospel Coalition Rather than relegating its traumatized characters to a boring arc of unending pain, Montana Story sets the stage for what’s ultimately more interesting: renewal, redemption, and moving on in health. Jan 27, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Sue Beautiful scenery, good supporting actors, movie very slow moving Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/13/22 Full Review Google Gorgeous cinematography paired with a poignant story. Well acted, lovely musical score! Memorable and moving. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/09/22 Full Review Herbert Borbe A family is a difficult and complicated set of relationships. A family is also an important part of a good life. The film "Montana Story" portrays a family that is dealing with the death of a family member, and is also dealing with domestic violence that occurred in the past. The film has a good script, good acting, and majestic scenery. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/06/22 Full Review Robert E. Acuna More performance art similar to a Play than an actual movie, although the 3rd act wraps everything up nicely. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/02/22 Full Review Sin C Wrapped into the movie up to ending. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/02/22 Full Review BG0411 Opposite of an action movie. Fell asleep 2 times so I subtracted 2 stars. Slow to unfold, and the ending was left to the viewers discretion. Personally, I like movies that actually end. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/01/22 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis From the acclaimed writer/directors Scott McGehee and David Siegel (What Maisie Knew, The Deep End) comes a neo-Western with an emotional tremor hiding beneath it. Two estranged siblings (Haley Lu Richardson, Owen Teague) return home to the sprawling ranch they once knew and loved, confronting a deep and bitter family legacy against a mythic American backdrop.
Director
Scott McGehee, David Siegel
Producer
Scott McGehee, Jennifer Roth, David Siegel
Screenwriter
Scott McGehee, David Siegel
Distributor
Bleecker Street
Production Co
Big Creek Projects
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 13, 2022, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA)
$292.9K
Runtime
1h 53m
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