Open Range (2003) is a Western film directed by Kevin Costner, who also stars in the film alongside Robert Duvall. The movie is set in the American West during the 1880s and tells the story of two cattle herders, Charley Waite (Costner) and Boss Spearman (Duvall), who are forced to confront a corrupt rancher and his hired gunmen in order to protect their livelihood and the people they care about.
The film is known for its realistic portrayal of life on the frontier, its intense action scenes, and its character-driven story. The climactic shootout is particularly memorable and has been praised for its tension and grit.
Charley and Boss work as “free grazers,” moving cattle across open land without owning any, a practice that brings them into conflict with a powerful landowner named Denton Baxter (Michael Gambon). When one of their men is killed by Baxter’s men, Charley and Boss are forced to fight back, leading to a violent showdown.
If you’re into Westerns or classic action films with a strong moral undertone, Open Range is often considered one of the more memorable films of its genre from the early 2000s.
