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The Ballad of Lefty Brown

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A merciless cowboy sets out on a dangerous journey across the frontier, determined to do whatever it takes to avenge his longtime partner's brutal murder.
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Critics Consensus

While slow to start, The Ballad of Lefty Brown gradually builds into a brooding, sincere, and classically rooted Western anchored by a commanding central performance from Bill Pullman.

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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader 04/17/2020
Though recycled, the story is well plotted and paced, and the old hands in the cast elevate the familiar material. Go to Full Review Carson Lund Slant Magazine 12/16/2017
2/4
For what it's worth, Jared Moshe seems genuinely interested in the role of unflagging decency in a sullied world. Go to Full Review Glenn Kenny RogerEbert.com 12/15/2017
2.5/4
Pullman is always great to watch. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 09/01/2021
2.5/4
The scrappy first half eventually gives way to a second hour that grows increasingly routine with its newfound emphasis on personal betrayal and political corruption. But it's nice to see Pullman handed a plum leading role. Go to Full Review Andrew Murray The Upcoming 02/02/2021
3/5
The Ballad of Lefty Brown is a highly entertaining Western that's worth going along with for the ride, even if the stagnant finale is unable to live up to the rest. Go to Full Review Leigh Monson Substream Magazine 10/01/2020
3.5/5
There's a lot to enjoy in The Ballad of Lefty Brown's deconstruction of the western's emblematic sidekick character. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jack H @JackH245 Jun 8 A very entertaining and unique Western with another superb performance from Bill Pullman! The film achieves the balance of drama and humour throughout, all the while remaining engaging. Highly recommend! See more Michael A @Kinich61 May 26 Terrific screenplay, direction, and acting. See more Bobby E @RT23212962 Apr 26 Great story . Great camera work . Great cast . Bill is excellent . Great locations . Good costuming and props . I love the characters and the acting in this movie See more jim W @Wonkster Apr 6 Not worth your time, washed up Peter Fonda is awful. See more Ian S @RT48225084 08/21/2025 Nice performance by Pullman and well supported by Cathy Baker and Caviezel. Not a classic western but a better than average one and the landscape visuals don't hurt either. See more Rebecca B @RT38901884 06/12/2025 I felt like it was a good western and worth a watch for sure. See more Read all reviews
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Jared Moshe

Director

Bill Pullman

Lefty Brown

Kathy Baker

Laura Johnson

Jim Caviezel

Jimmy Bierce

Tommy Flanagan

Tom Harrah

Peter Fonda

Edward Johnson

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Movie Info

Synopsis A merciless cowboy sets out on a dangerous journey across the frontier, determined to do whatever it takes to avenge his longtime partner's brutal murder.
Director
Jared Moshe
Producer
Edward Parks, Neda Armian, Dan Burks, Jared Moshe
Screenwriter
Jared Moshe
Distributor
A24
Production Co
Armian Pictures
Rating
R (Violence and Some Language)
Genre
Western
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 15, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 12, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$5.6K
Runtime
1h 51m
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