What is Hostiles?
Hostiles is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Drama, Western, History, Adventure.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 134 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 22, 2017
- Studios
- Waypoint Entertainment, Le Grisbi Productions, Bloom
- Genres
- Drama, Western, History, Adventure
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Overview
Hostiles is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Drama, Western, History, Adventure. Produced and broadcast by Waypoint Entertainment, Le Grisbi Productions, Bloom. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A grizzled Army captain must escort a Cheyenne chief and his family across hostile frontier.”
- Strong central performance
- Atmospheric 1890s frontier setting
- Tense, character‑driven conflict
- Violent and bleak tone may not suit all viewers
- Runtime exceeds two hours
Watch it if you appreciate gritty, character‑driven westerns set in the post‑Civil War frontier.
The film is intense and violent, intended for mature audiences.
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What is the basic plot of Hostiles?
The story follows an Army captain nearing retirement in 1892 who is tasked with escorting a Cheyenne chief and his family to their Montana reservation.
When does the film take place?
The events occur in the year 1892.
What genres describe Hostiles?
It is classified as a drama, western, historical and adventure film.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately two hours and fourteen minutes.
Is the film appropriate for younger viewers?
The film carries an R rating and contains intense violence, making it unsuitable for children.