Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2

"The American saga begins this summer."

2024 3h 10m EN

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 13

WesternDrama

Synopsis

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Explore the lure of the Old West and how it was won—and lost—through the blood, sweat and tears of many. Spanning 15 years before, during, and following the Civil War, from 1859 to 1874, embark on an emotional journey across a country at war with itself, experienced through the lens of families, friends and foes all attempting to discover what it truly means to be the United States of America.

“The American saga begins this summer.”

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Cast

Kevin Costner
Hayes Ellison
Sienna Miller
Frances Kittredge
Sam Worthington
Trent Gephart
Giovanni Ribisi
Roland Bailey
Abbey Lee
Marigold
Michael Rooker
Sgt. Major Riordan
Danny Huston
Colonel Houghton
Luke Wilson
Matthew Van Weyden

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kevin Costner
Writers: Jon Baird, Jon Baird, Kevin Costner
Languages: English, Navajo
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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At 190 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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2 / 8

MONEY

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Mid-budget at $50M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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4 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Navajo.

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5 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "Horizon: An American Saga Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kevin Costner, shot by J. Michael Muro. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by John Debney. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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8 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Miklos Wright shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Kevin Costner directs. J. Michael Muro behind the camera. John Debney scores. Miklos Wright cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, Navajo.

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Things worth knowing

1At 190 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
2Mid-budget at $50M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.
3Released 2 years ago.
4Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Navajo.
5Part of the "Horizon: An American Saga Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
6Directed by Kevin Costner, shot by J. Michael Muro. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
7Original score by John Debney. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
8Editor Miklos Wright shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
9Kevin Costner and Sienna Miller and Sam Worthington carry the top of the cast.
10Marketing tagline: "The American saga begins this summer.".
11IMDB entry: tt27665778 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
12Only 13 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.