Released: November 17 Cast: Christopher Abbott, Jon Bernthal, Imogen Poots, Rosemarie Dewitt Director: Jamie M. Dagg (River) Why it's great: This rough and unpredictable thriller centers on a former rodeo star who runs a motel, unknowingly befriends a ruthless murderer, and gets embroiled in all sorts of unpleasant neo-noir nastiness. (thrillist.com)
Robert Mitchum plays Jeff McCloud, a washed up rodeo star who happens to meet ranch hand Wes Merritt (Arthur Kennedy) and his wife, Louise (Susan Hayward). (theretroset.com)
In Chloé Zhao's resoundingly human film The Rider, the narrative is framed as both documentary and drama focused on 20 - year - old rising rodeo star Brady Blackburn (played by Brady Jandreau) as he undergoes a crisis of identity. (flixchatter.net)