Wind River

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Wind River

R

2017

1h 51m

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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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

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Benedict Seal

Vague Visages

Wind River is a well crafted, but straightforward, thriller with an interesting setting and social context.

Dec 5, 2023

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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

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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

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Hannibal B

The shaky camera used throughout is really annoying. Why? It reminds me of the days you could buy cheap DVDs somebody copied in a theatre with a camcorder. Then honestly you could watch the first 5 mins, then the last 15 mins and you get the whole story. Everything in between is pointless

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/22/25

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Albert W

Very good movie... great setting if you like the cold. 4 out of 5 stars... close to 4.5 out 5 though.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/22/25

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Casual V

Recently saw this for the first time and WOW. I don’t know what I was expecting, but it exceeded expectations. I love that Jeremy Renner is seen for more than his action movie roles, because again… WOW. Any story that highlights the strength of family, bond of grief, and the intelligence that comes with truly knowing your environment. It is not flashy. It is not showy. It’s gritty and raw. Real human emotions Overall: A top 20 movie I have ever watched. And you should too.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/20/25

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Neil D

Obv great Actors. Its disjointed. Te Audience can not even formulate an idea/solve the crime. No backstory. That said if it can bring light to the injustices indigenous women/families suffer its worth it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/16/25

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Mike M

Solid lineup, interesting story with a good balance of intensity and quiet moments. Satisfying ending.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/04/25

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Clay M

Good writing plus good storyline plus top tier actors all adds up to good movie making. And if Graham Greene is one of the lead actors, you know it's going to be good. It was also nice to see Elizabeth Olsen in a different type of role than we are used to seeing from her.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/30/25

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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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