Wind River

R

Released Aug 18, 2017

1h 51m

Mystery & Thriller

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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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Carlos T

Filme: Terra Selvagem Assistido: Set/24 Elenco: @jeremyrenner @official_elizabetholsen @jonnybernthal @kelseyasbille @gilbirmingham Modelo: #policial #investigação Duração: 1h 47 m Ano: 2017 Minha opinião: Um filme que temos Jeremy (Gavião Arqueiro) e Elizabeth (Feiticeira). Onde Cory (Jeremy) é um caçador em uma região de reserva indígena. Até o dia que encontram uma jovem indígena morte. E é chamdo o FBI para investigar Jane (Elizabeth). E para leva-la nesta região inóspita Cory e convidado a ir junto. E eles investigando vai aprofundando mais e mais. E percebem que tem caroço nesse angu. Até o momento que eles abordam um grupo de operários e se encotram em um embate onde quase todos são mortos. E que descobre Matt era namorado de jovem e que em uma determinada noite após o grupo terem bebido e voltado encontram os 2 de forma sensual. E desta forma eles tentam estupra-la e nisso Matt tenta protege-la mas acaba morto e ela foge e morre com o pulmão congelados. E quem sobrevive e Cory e Jane. Roteiro e enredo não deu aquela química e matança também. Vale apena assistir? Se não tiver outra opção. Nota: 5

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/29/24

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Frank C

Absolutely phenomenal in every sense of the word. Sheridan deviates from the inveterate lameness of modern Hollywood in that his screenplay delivers one of if not the finest Westerns established. Riveting, compelling, and visceral, this consummate masterpiece is the pinnacle of film-making!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/14/24

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Claude S

Gripping, sustained thriller set on a Wyoming Tribal Reservation. Perfectly acted by heroes and villains -- and the regular folks they live and work with. Watch this and you care deeply about the main characters -- and you wish harm to the rapists of a beautiful Indian woman. Justice comes to them in the violent ending.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/13/24

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2pc C

This movie was meaningful and jarring. I recommend it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/31/24

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Ken H

I had to bring my 18 month old daughter back to life with artificial respiration over 44yrs ago..Wiped me out for 6 months. I can imagine how parents feel when a child has died..So sad how our Govt treats our Native American territories.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/11/24

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Tim R

Some of the people from Taylor Sheridan's tv show Yellowstone star in his film Wind River. Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Graham Greene and Gil Birmingham star in one of the craziest movies ever set in winter, what a great movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/10/24

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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: Synergics Films, Acacia Filmed Entertainment, Star Thrower Entertainment, Riverstone Pictures, Thunder Road Pictures
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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