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Let Him Go

Let Him Go

Thriller · Crime · Western · 2020

Following the loss of their son, a retired sheriff and his wife leave their Montana ranch to rescue their young grandson from the clutches of a dangerous family living off the grid in the Dakotas.

Movie details

Let Him Go

“Fight for family.”

2020 Thriller · Crime · Western 1h 54m

Critical arithmetic

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6.8 / 10

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Following the loss of their son, a retired sheriff and his wife leave their Montana ranch to rescue their young grandson from the clutches of a dangerous family living off the grid in the Dakotas.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Let Him Go?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Thomas Bezucha

Written by

Thomas Bezucha

Diane Lane

Diane Lane

Margaret Blackledge

Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner

George Blackledge

Kayli Carter

Kayli Carter

Lorna Blackledge

Lesley Manville

Lesley Manville

Blanche Weboy

Will Brittain

Will Brittain

Donnie Weboy

Jeffrey Donovan

Jeffrey Donovan

Bill Weboy

Booboo Stewart

Booboo Stewart

Peter Dragswolf

Court is in session

Put Let Him Go on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.