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The Homesman streaming

2014 Movie Drama, Western Ages 17+
By: Tommy Lee Jones With: Hilary Swank, Sonja Richter, Miranda Otto, Tim Blake Nelson, James Spader

Nebraska, 1854. As the cold, snowy chill begins to settle, Mary Bee Cuddy, an independent, lonely yet strong-willed former teacher, undertakes to escort three women suffering from prairie madness to Lady's Aid Society Methodist Church, Hebron, Iowa. As Mary embarks on a long, challenging, and peril-laden journey, an unexpected ally in the shape of a claim jumper crosses paths with her: rugged George Briggs. However, whatever may be their fate, nothing will ever be the same again. What will it take to reach Altha Carter, the compassionate wife of the church's reverend?

Filmium rating
66%

Festival Achievements

San Sebastian International Filmfestival 2013
Selections:
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Mood

Bleak
Harsh
Melancholic
Reflective
Resilient
Serious

Cast & Crew

Tommy Lee Jones
Kieran Fitzgerald
Wesley A. Oliver
Sonja Richter
Miranda Otto
Tim Blake Nelson
Hilary Swank
Grace Gummer
James Spader
Meryl Streep

Adaptation

Based On Novel

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Harsh Lighting
Horizontal Landscapes
Long Takes
Natural Lighting
Outdoor Recording
Wide Shots

Narrative Structure

Linear
Stripped-Down Imagery

Pace

Measured
Slow
Slow-Paced
Steady

Soundtrack

Innovative Measures
Score
Wind Sounds

Style

Cinematic
Historical
Poetic
Realistic
Spectacular

Time-Period

1850S
Mid-1800S

Central Conflict

Escort Women East
Personal Redemption
Survival Against Nature

Characters

George Briggs
Mary Bee Cuddy
Prairie Women

Ending

Bittersweet
Briggs' Departure
Tragic

Historical Context

1850S
American West
Frontier Life

Key Plot Points

Briggs' Redemption
Escort Women
Grave Restoration

Plot

Feminist Western
Frontier Life
Mental Illness
Survival
Survival Journey
Women'S Hardship

Setting

1850S
Frontier
Midwest
Nebraska Territory

Shooting Location

Iowa
Midwest
Nebraska

Theme

Feminism
Harsh Frontier Life
Mental Health
Survival
Women'S Resilience

Genre

Drama
Historical
Western

Audiences

Adults
Drama Enthusiasts
Feminist Audiences
History Buffs
Western Enthusiasts

Titles

The Homesman

Box Office Success

Limited Release

Critical Reception

Cinematography
Positive
Praised Performances

Festivals

American Film Institute
Cannes
Telluride

Popularity

Critically Acclaimed

Ratings

Metacritic 68
Rotten Tomatoes 81%

Reception

Cannes Film Festival
Critical Acclaim
Festival Screening
Positive Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes

Production Countries

Usa

Release Year

2014
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