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Montana Story

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Montana Story

R

Released May 13, 2022

1h 53m

Drama

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Sue

Beautiful scenery, good supporting actors, movie very slow moving

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/13/22

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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

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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

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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

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Sin C

Wrapped into the movie up to ending.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/02/22

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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

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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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