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Bone Tomahawk

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In the Old West, a sheriff (Kurt Russell), his deputy (Richard Jenkins), a gunslinger (Matthew Fox), and a cowboy (Patrick Wilson) embark on a mission to rescue three people from a savage group of cave dwellers.
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Critics Consensus

Bone Tomahawk's peculiar genre blend won't be for everyone, but its gripping performances and a slow-burning story should satisfy those in search of something different.

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Tara Brady Irish Times Feb 23, 2016
4/5
Ultraviolence aside, there's plenty to admire about this innovative genre-bender. Go to Full Review
Anton Bitel Sight & Sound Feb 19, 2016
a funny (strange and haha) western landscape where it is all too easy to get pillaged, consumed or lost. Go to Full Review
Kevin Maher The Times (UK) Feb 18, 2016
2/5
It is mostly just an excuse for the debut director, S Craig Zahler, to whip the rug out from under you, Tarantino-style. Go to Full Review
Bryce Hanson Horror Movie Talk Sep 23, 2025
8/10
One scene in particular stands out so much that it’s basically become a meme as “that scene” in Bone Tomahawk. For good reason. It will stick with you, and if you are a man, you will especially feel something. Go to Full Review
Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Feb 16, 2024
3/5
Bone Tomahawk surges head first into violence with absolute courage and graphic disregard. Go to Full Review
Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh Sep 20, 2023
4/5
The thrilling performances and engaging dialogue keeps you invested up through the brutal finale, more than making up for its shortcomings in its direction. Go to Full Review
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Russ D @Calaverasgrande Oct 25, 2026 Kurt Russell Movies are hit and miss. So I suspended my disbelief and dove in. This story takes a little while to unfold. Don't zone out, or you will miss a few chunks of blatant exposition that make sense of it all. There is a long middle part before it get's into the more gore and horror section. So basically you have 3 parts, 2 of which are 'Western", and one is the body horror and gore section. The western bits are pretty good. It continues in that tradition of the gritty, filthy and cruel reality of the old west. Similar to Deadwood and other more recent Western efforts. Russell is great as the gruff old sheriff. My one complaint is that the movie takes way too long winding things up with little to no pay off until the last 20 minutes or so. There is some comic relief and a few incidents early on. But then there is about an hour of trudging in the middle. But the stuff at the end. Oh my. It get's kind of weird. See more
Kyle R @kyle8reed Oct 6, 2026 Fantastic movie. Beautiful blend of Western and Horror… and plenty of dark comedy. Every scene is well acted, and that one scene will stay with you for the rest of your life. See more
Frank B @FB5599 Oct 6, 2026 Very well done. Tense, twisted believable heroism. See more
Betsy F @RT68253941 Sep 27, 2026 Whoever wrote this needs to up his freaking meds. Sick. See more
Jaxson H @JaxHolls Sep 20, 2026 Slow. Boring. Disgusting. Disturbing. I really wish I hadn’t seen this. You have to be mental to like this. See more
Rick R @RT01654519 Sep 11, 2026 A very good movie, very entertaining!! Should also come with a warning about violence; very unsettling. See more
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S. Craig Zahler

Director

Kurt Russell

Sheriff Franklin Hunt

Patrick Wilson

Arthur O'Dwyer

Richard Jenkins

Chicory

Matthew Fox

John Brooder

Lili Simmons

Samantha O'Dwyer

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Richard Jenkins as Chicory in the "Bone Tomahawk." (L-R) Lili Simmons as Samantha O'Dwyer and Patrick Wilson as Arthur O'Dwyer in "Bone Tomahawk." Matthew Fox as John Brooder in "Bone Tomahawk." (L-R) Kurt Russell as Sheriff Franklin Hunt and Zahn McClarnon in "Bone Tomahawk." Patrick Wilson as Arthur O'Dwyer in "Bone Tomahawk." (L-R) Matthew Fox as John Brooder, Richard Jenkins as Chicory and Kurt Russell as Sheriff Franklin Hunt in "Bone Tomahawk." (L-R) Kurt Russell as Sheriff Franklin Hunt, Patrick Wilson as Arthur O'Dwyer, Richard Jenkins as Chicory and Matthew Fox as John Brooder in "Bone Tomahawk." (L-R) Kurt Russell as Sheriff Franklin Hunt in "Bone Tomahawk." (L-R) Richard Jenkins as Chicory and Kurt Russell as Sheriff Franklin Hunt in "Bone Tomahawk." Kurt Russell as Sheriff Franklin Hunt in "Bone Tomahawk." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis In the Old West, a sheriff (Kurt Russell), his deputy (Richard Jenkins), a gunslinger (Matthew Fox), and a cowboy (Patrick Wilson) embark on a mission to rescue three people from a savage group of cave dwellers.
Director
S. Craig Zahler
Producer
Dallas Sonnier, Jack Heller
Screenwriter
S. Craig Zahler
Distributor
RLJ Entertainment
Production Co
Caliber Media Company
Genre
Western, Action, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 23, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 11, 2017
Runtime
2h 12m
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