Netflix fans 'should watch' 6 powerful Western films that are streaming now

There's nothing quite like putting on a brilliant film when you've got some spare time. While many adore thrillers or romantic tales, it's often enjoyable to mix things up a bit. Recently, viewers have been going mad for Western series such as Yellowstone, alongside 1923 featuring Helen Mirren, andRansom Canyon remained in the top 10 for four weeks earlier this year.

Additionally, there's a wealth of Western films available on Netflix that you might not be aware of, offering loads of action. Well-known film recommendation account, The House of Movies on TikTok, which garners millions of views for its content, has revealed six movies that deserve a spot on your western viewing list.

1. Sweet Girl

This gripping film, packed with action and adventure, features Jason Momoa and Isabela Merced. Netflix's synopsis states: "He taught his daughter the best way to win an unfair fight is to fight harder. To get justice for all they've lost, these two must fight together."

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The movie runs for just under two hours and was released in 2021. It holds a 3.7 rating out of 5 on Google reviews. Viewers have described it as "exhilarating and deeply moving", whilst also praising its "remarkable plot".

2. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

This 2018 production, which runs for 2 hours and 13 minutes, secured three Oscar nominations and claimed Best Screenplay at the Venice Film Festival. Crafted by the Coen brothers, the film holds an 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and features an impressive ensemble cast, including Liam Neeson, James Franco, and Tim Blake Nelson.

The film showcases 19th-century post-Civil War America during the settling of the Old West. It weaves together the stories of six distinct characters - a singing gunslinger, a bank robber, a travelling impresario, an elderly prospector, a twisted pair of bounty hunters, and a wagon train.

3. The Power of the Dog

This psychological drama, released in 2021, is set in 1925. Netflix describes the film as follows: "Amid the wild beauty of the West, a rancher driven to dominate beast and brethren brutally undermines his brother's new bride and her teen son."

If you're a fan of dark, thought-provoking and subtle themes, this film could be just your cup of tea. Directed by Jane Campion, it's based on Thomas Savage's 1967 novel and boasts a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

4. Concrete Cowboy

Produced in 2020, this American drama film, based on the novel Ghetto Cowboy, has earned an 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It features Luther star Idris Elba and Stranger Things' Caleb McLaughlin.

Netflix says: "Sent to live with his estranged father for the summer, a rebellious teen finds kinship in a tight-knit Philadelphia community of Black cowboys."

Google reviews describe the film as a "great eye opener", as well as being "touching and powerful".

5. The Ridiculous 6

This Netflix original tells the tale of Tommy 'White Knife' Stockburn who embarks on a rescue mission across the West with his five brothers he never knew he had, after their outlaw dad is kidnapped.

Adam Sandler takes on the role of Tommy in this star-studded film, featuring Terry Crews, Rob Schneider, Luke Wilson, Jorge Garcia and Taylor Launtner. If you're after a blend of western themes with a dash of comedy and satire, then this 2015 flick is just the ticket.

One chuffed viewer took to Google reviews to declare it as "absolutely rib cracking hilarious", while another praised "the absurdity of it all is definitely a highlight".

6. The Killer

This gripping 2017 film, directed by David Fincher, carries an 18 rating and runs for just over 90 minutes. The plot of this Brazilian western is summarised as: "In lawless badlands, reclusive Cabeleira sets out to discover the fate of his gunman father and grows to be a feared assassin himself."

It has earned a solid 6/10 rating on IMDb. Google reviewers have hailed it as a "beautiful film" and a "masterpiece".