Old Henry
Shout! Factory | Release Date: October 1, 2021
7.2
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Generally favorable reviews based on 49 Ratings
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RevOneEightNov 13, 2021
Best Western ive seen sinse bone tomahawk. Go in blind, I beg you. You're welcome
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beno1998Feb 6, 2022
Action, suspense, thriller with a huge twist in the end. I absolutely enjoyed this western. Great story with terrific performances.
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MWReillyDec 4, 2021
True Gritty western feel, with some emotions within it. The plot isn't too unpredictable but never the less entertaining.
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snorkissNov 13, 2021
I'm a sucker for a good western and this one delivers, Tim Blake Nelson absolutely steals the show but Stephen Dorff is excellent and could be his best performance. My only small issue is Gavin Lewis as the son, he was miscast and it hurtsI'm a sucker for a good western and this one delivers, Tim Blake Nelson absolutely steals the show but Stephen Dorff is excellent and could be his best performance. My only small issue is Gavin Lewis as the son, he was miscast and it hurts the authenticity value of this otherwise great film - 9 stars… Expand
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jaywhitaker1987Dec 22, 2021
Some movies are so bad they're good. Old Henry isn't that. It's poorly written, shot, directed, and edited. Tim Blake Nelson apparently showed up to set; that's about the most that can be said about his performance. Stephen Dorff was trulySome movies are so bad they're good. Old Henry isn't that. It's poorly written, shot, directed, and edited. Tim Blake Nelson apparently showed up to set; that's about the most that can be said about his performance. Stephen Dorff was truly enjoyable; you can almost imagine you're watching a decent movie during the moments when Stephen Dorff and only Stephen Dorff is on the screen. Beyond that, every performance fails miserably and every single moment as written and executed suggests that if this wasn't the writer-director's first attempt at a film, it should probably be their last.… Expand
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bertobellamyJul 4, 2023
Tim Blake Nelson deserved a movie like this. Always playing second in many films, the veteran actor finally has the opportunity to shine as a lead in this gritty western. The premise is simple: a farmer and his son rescue a shady guy who mayTim Blake Nelson deserved a movie like this. Always playing second in many films, the veteran actor finally has the opportunity to shine as a lead in this gritty western. The premise is simple: a farmer and his son rescue a shady guy who may or may not be who he claims to be, so they're forced to protect him and their home from a group of ruthless and greedy men. You could see that this is the role that Blake Nelson probably waited for a long time. And although the story is as basic as it could be, it manages to develop briefly but effectively themes like honor, the nuances between good and evil, and the complicated relationship between a strict father and a headstrong son. Oh, and just wait for the awesome twist ending.… Expand
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Voodoo123Dec 1, 2022
This slow paced western holds few surprises in such an oversaturated genre. Still the cast and dialogue keep things interesting. Downsides are the low budget, average cinematography and poor action choreography. You can feel the passion thatThis slow paced western holds few surprises in such an oversaturated genre. Still the cast and dialogue keep things interesting. Downsides are the low budget, average cinematography and poor action choreography. You can feel the passion that went into it though. Worth a watch.… Expand
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alejandro970Jul 22, 2023
The film sticks to the western genre, and would be a bit better if it weren't for the slow pace at the beginning. However, the last 40 minutes do their best to come to the rescue.
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6
JLuis_001Jan 18, 2023
A western that can't boast of being really substantial but has a leading actor that gives it a much more interesting and, above all, convincing identity, because you can hardly poke holes in its credibility even when the story pressures youA western that can't boast of being really substantial but has a leading actor that gives it a much more interesting and, above all, convincing identity, because you can hardly poke holes in its credibility even when the story pressures you to overlook some of its plot ups and downs.

If you're a fan of westerns, I highly recommend it, and if not, it's worth a look for Tim Blake Nelson's acting work.… Expand
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Mauro_LanariJul 3, 2022
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I was not exalted by this intimist and masculine, crepuscular and minimalist approach to the classic (micro-)western, from "The Searchers" to "Unforgiven", from Andrew Dominik ("The Assassination of Jesse James") to now too(Mauro Lanari)
I was not exalted by this intimist and masculine, crepuscular and minimalist approach to the classic (micro-)western, from "The Searchers" to "Unforgiven", from Andrew Dominik ("The Assassination of Jesse James") to now too many others, deconstructing its mythology or taking it as a metacinematographic example to talk about the present that unredeemably obliges to settle accounts with a repressed past.… Expand
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DawdlingPoetJun 26, 2022
This is an ok Western film - its a bit slow to build plot wise at first but its good once the action starts - there's some quickfire action certainly. There's a mysterious feel to it, though not too much substance overall I suppose. Its notThis is an ok Western film - its a bit slow to build plot wise at first but its good once the action starts - there's some quickfire action certainly. There's a mysterious feel to it, though not too much substance overall I suppose. Its not one of the best Westerns but its not awful either. I wouldn't particularly recommend it as such, no.… Expand
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CLAYTAYLOR21Dec 29, 2021
In a year that has featured a plethora of westerns, Old Henry is another decent addition to the genre. The best part of the film is easily the third act which features multiple twists and plenty of action. Unfortunately, this couldn'tIn a year that has featured a plethora of westerns, Old Henry is another decent addition to the genre. The best part of the film is easily the third act which features multiple twists and plenty of action. Unfortunately, this couldn't completely make for the pacing issues in the first two acts, which are extremely slow. The main emotional tentpole of the story should be between Henry and his son, but this fell flat for me because of some bad acting from the boy cast as the son. This film is still worth a view because of its dynamite third act and a great performance in the titular role from Tim Blake Nelson, but it certainly isn't a masterpiece by any means.… Expand
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NAMESISREVJun 23, 2022
Good movie! And that is rare these days. A great example of a good movie because of a good story and well played characters. More of that pls, I really liked it!
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EstebanRLSFeb 8, 2023
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