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Wind River

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Cory Lambert is a wildlife officer who finds the body of an 18-year-old woman on an American Indian reservation in snowy Wyoming. When the autopsy reveals that she was raped, FBI agent Jane Banner arrives to investigate. Teaming up with Lambert as a guide, the duo soon find that their lives are in danger while trying to solve the mystery of the teen's death.
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Wind River lures viewers into a character-driven mystery with smart writing, a strong cast, and a skillfully rendered setting that delivers the bitter chill promised by its title.

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Michael Sragow Film Comment Magazine Wind River ultimately aims to be an existential survival movie, but that aim is rarely true. Mar 8, 2018 Full Review Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com Sheridan ends his story brilliantly, the last ten minutes a startling display of emotional elasticity that left me flabbergasted. Rated: 3/4 Sep 22, 2017 Full Review Ryan Gilbey New Statesman Most of the dialogue would look good on a series of commemorative tea towels. It certainly doesn't belong on the lips of an actor as gifted as Renner. Sep 14, 2017 Full Review Benedict Seal Vague Visages Wind River is a well crafted, but straightforward, thriller with an interesting setting and social context. Dec 5, 2023 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies Sheridan’s direction matches his screenwriting – steady and assured. His knack for pacing keeps the story bumping along all while building tension and fleshing out his characters. Rated: 4/5 Aug 21, 2022 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Through every snowflake and gunshot, Taylor Sheridan cuts to the marrow and keeps "Wind River" firmly on track with its layered stages of discovery. Rated: 4/5 Jun 26, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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D k The setting in the cold and snow covered mountains is out of this world magnificent. But it is also a cruel and unforgiving environment, amplifying the loneliness of its inhabitants. In an area the size of Rhode Island, there are only 6 tribal police officers. Not surprisingly, the misfits, the druggies, the perpetually drunk and other miscreants can hide in their isolated trailers and do whatever they want ---- or think they can. But a moment of lust and alcohol-fueled conflict leads to murderous crimes. It is the job of the main characters played excellently by Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen to finally bring some measure of justice and peace. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/17/25 Full Review Horror fan 4 What a great crime movie with a very unique setting. Literally gave me the chills. Renner and Olsen make a great duo. Tim Treakle Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/11/25 Full Review Scott W. A very good cop show in a unique setting Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/10/25 Full Review Renaissance M Grim, suspenseful, and believable, this western thriller set on a Native American reservation is not to be missed. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/07/25 Full Review John W. Excellent movie with a great cast. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/02/25 Full Review Joshua B. Fantastic movie!! A must see Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/06/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Cory Lambert is a wildlife officer who finds the body of an 18-year-old woman on an American Indian reservation in snowy Wyoming. When the autopsy reveals that she was raped, FBI agent Jane Banner arrives to investigate. Teaming up with Lambert as a guide, the duo soon find that their lives are in danger while trying to solve the mystery of the teen's death.
Director
Taylor Sheridan
Producer
Peter Berg, Wayne L. Rogers, Matthew George, Basil Iwanyk, Elizabeth A. Bell
Screenwriter
Taylor Sheridan
Distributor
Weinstein Co.
Production Co
Star Thrower Entertainment, Thunder Road Pictures, Riverstone Pictures, Acacia Filmed Entertainment, Synergics Films
Rating
R (Disturbing Images|A Rape|Language|Strong Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 18, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 31, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$33.8M
Runtime
1h 51m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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