Broken Trail
  • Network: AMC
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 24, 2006
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 51
  3. Negative: 4 out of 51

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  1. GizelleD
    Aug 6, 2006
    10
    A wonderful story that pulls at heart strings, with just the right rhythm to keep you wanting more. Job well done!
  2. HenryE
    May 22, 2007
    10
    It's a beautiful and moving film, a masterpiece. Robert Duvall is truley a great actor.
  3. BernhardW
    Jan 20, 2008
    10
    wonderfull epic film adventure.. Story great, pictures wonderfull, and people so much to love. thats the stuff keeping sole up. regards bernd
  4. KeithA
    Oct 2, 2006
    10
    Not since Lonsom Dove Has there been a great epic western. I think Robert Duvall is one of America's great treasures.
  5. NatalieZ
    Jun 25, 2006
    10
    Broken Trail is a wonderful return to realistic but positive Western movies that highlight the goodness man is capable of having.
  6. M.Cornaby
    Jun 26, 2006
    10
    Just excellent. Thomas haden Church is a revelation.
  7. MarthaE
    Jun 26, 2006
    10
    Excellent - Duvall does it again. Can't wait for the conclusion tonight!
  8. LynnR
    Jun 27, 2006
    10
    This is one of the best westerns I have seen in a long time and i hold it up against classics like "Once Upon A Time In The West", "Silverado" , "The Cowboys", "True Grit" and "Rooster Cogburn". Thank you Mr. Duvall for two nights of escapism that I truly needed and enjoyed.
  9. KivC
    Jun 27, 2006
    10
    Excellent follow on to Open Range and Lonesome Dove.
  10. JerryB
    Jun 28, 2006
    10
    A Great Western with powerful performances, by Thomas Haden Church, Robert Duval and number 3!!!!
  11. TeresaE
    Jun 28, 2006
    10
    Loved this movie. Great performances all around, but especially from Duvall and Church. Their characters and how they relate to one another are the beating heart of this story. Why can't H-wood make more of such qualify westerns? To borrow and slightly alter a famous line from "Field of Dreams" "If you make them, we will come!"
  12. TomH
    Jul 5, 2006
    10
    Outstanding. Simple story of "The Trail" with awsome scenery and plot. When can you do it again?
  13. dennisb
    Jun 26, 2006
    10
    Good to see a movie with a story-line for a change.
  14. dank.
    Jun 26, 2006
    10
    Very good movie. May be a little to graphic for children. Worth buying on CD for later viewing.
  15. RayM
    Jun 26, 2006
    10
    The show was real to the times. Rugged but sweat to men of honor. Mr. Duvalll and "Tom" were excellent. It was a real treat to look forward to this broadcast. Mr. Duvall explained alot prior on tv talk shows, which just enhanced the waithing for the event. Mr. Duvall, is a down to earth nice man, and one of Americas treasures.
  16. RoseS
    Jun 27, 2006
    10
    I just loved it.
  17. JimW
    Jun 29, 2006
    10
    Excellent show, its a DVD keeper when released.
  18. KAllen
    Jun 29, 2006
    10
    I thoroughly enjoyed this great western. I didn't know what to expect and was pleasantly surprised. Can't wait for the next one from Duvall!
  19. [Anonymous]
    Jul 18, 2006
    10
    beautiful rythm and beat, incredible texture. great movie
  20. JuanaG.
    Oct 29, 2006
    10
    When will BROKEN TRAIL with ROBERT DUVALL air again and on which CHANNEL?
  21. GinnyP
    Jun 26, 2006
    10
    Is this show ever going to be on again? I hope so.
  22. tonyb
    Jun 26, 2006
    10
    this was a great western movie,we need more like it. think you.
  23. RachelleG
    Jun 26, 2006
    10
    The character driven story and slow pace of this beautifully filmed allowed me to feel at times that I was sitting at the campfire along with this band of unintentional friends.
  24. briang
    Jun 26, 2006
    10
    Great movie!
  25. JoeM
    Jun 28, 2006
    10
    Finally!! A show I will watch! Great movie.
  26. MarcyW
    Aug 17, 2006
    10
    I applaud Broken Trail. Thank you AMC a million times over for producing and airing a program that was "wholesome" and well done. A great cowboy movie, with characters reflecting strong character. My husband and I loved it and recommend it to all of our friends
  27. KatherineL
    Jun 26, 2006
    9
    Beautifully photographed and elegantly written, this film demonstrates what television can do to reveal pieces of history in a lyrical play. But as always, it's not remotely as good as the book. Read it!
  28. BillM
    Jun 26, 2006
    9
    Church and Duvall were great. The scenary was spectacular. A few dead end characters that never developed or added to the story but all in all a really good story and film. I'd recomend it to any Western fan.
  29. DebD
    Jun 26, 2006
    9
    A strong tale of good vs. evil in a beautiful setting. The performances are strong and while some complain about the lack of dialogue, it is the simplicity that is appealing. This movie could easily have been made into a 3-4 night series exploring more of the history of the main characters but does well for a 2 night show. The brutality and peacefulness of the era and trail are not A strong tale of good vs. evil in a beautiful setting. The performances are strong and while some complain about the lack of dialogue, it is the simplicity that is appealing. This movie could easily have been made into a 3-4 night series exploring more of the history of the main characters but does well for a 2 night show. The brutality and peacefulness of the era and trail are not overdone, and the triumph of the performances will overcome the easygoing pace of the movie. This is a must see movie.… Expand
  30. JayR
    Jun 27, 2006
    9
    Entertaining western with interesting characters and storyline. The scenery and sounds are awesome!
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#15 Best TV Season of 2006
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#55 Most Discussed TV Season of 2006

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Allison Benedikt
    80
    A gorgeous piece of cinema.
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  2. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: Gloria Goodale
    100
    This elegant, shaggy dog of a 19th-century western takes us on a painfully human journey across the old West.
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  3. Detroit Free Press
    Reviewed by: Mike Duffy
    75
    A richly entertaining winner, a saga that both stirs the emotions and whips up vivid outbursts of satisfying, varmint-vanquishing action.
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