Movies and TvShows featuring "contemporary-western" theme.
Yellowstone is a TV show set in the modern-day American West, focusing on the complex relationships and power struggles of the Dutton family, who own the largest cattle ranch in the United States. As they navigate the challenges of maintaining their land, dealing with outsiders, and protecting their family legacy, the Duttons must confront their own demons and make difficult choices that will impact their future.
Walker, Texas Ranger follows Cordell Walker, a Vietnam War veteran and member of the Texas Rangers, as he investigates crimes and fights for justice in modern-day Texas. With his loyal partner and a strong sense of justice, Walker takes on criminals and delivers his own form of vigilante justice.
Justified follows the story of Raylan Givens, a U.S. Marshal with an unorthodox approach to law enforcement. He returns to his hometown in Kentucky and takes on the local criminal underworld, including the dangerous Crowder family. As the series progresses, Raylan faces personal and professional challenges while navigating the dark side of Harlan County.
The Ranch follows the lives of the Bennett family, who run a ranch in Colorado. The series focuses on the complex relationships between family members, as they navigate the challenges of rural life and confront their past demons. With a mix of comedy and drama, The Ranch offers a heartfelt and humorous look at life on the ranch.
Follows a sheriff named Walt Longmire who is dedicated to solving crimes in his small town in Wyoming while also dealing with personal issues and running for re-election.
Wynonna Earp, the great-granddaughter of legendary lawman Wyatt Earp, is tasked with fighting demons and other supernatural threats in the town of Purgatory. Armed with her trusty gun, Peacemaker, Wynonna must navigate the darkness and uncover the truth behind her family curse.
Walker is set in the present day and tells the story of Cordell Walker, a widowed father and Texas Ranger who returns home to Austin after being undercover for two years. He must reconnect with his children, navigate clashes with his conservative family, and find common ground with his new partner, while investigating crimes in the Lone Star State.
Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West-Texas and a modern-day tale of fortune-seeking in the world of oil rigs, the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires that are fueling a boom so big it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.
North of 60 is a TV show set in a remote Canadian community, where the residents face challenges related to crime, drama, and mystery. The series explores the complexities of life in a rugged and isolated environment, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of the characters.
The Dukes of Hazzard is a TV show set in Hazzard County, Georgia, where a group of cousins, led by Bo and Luke Duke, use their 1969 Dodge Charger named the General Lee to evade the corrupt officials and engage in various adventures. They always manage to outsmart the local authorities, especially the corrupt Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane, and help the community with their Robin Hood-like actions. The show combines action, adventure, comedy, and drama with a touch of hicksploitation and modern Western themes.
Sky King follows the thrilling adventures of an airplane pilot named Sky King and his niece Penny as they navigate through the Arizona desert, facing various challenges and saving the day. With its mix of adventure, drama, and family-friendly themes, Sky King captivates viewers of all ages.
While out hunting, Llewelyn finds the aftermath of a drug deal and takes the cash left behind. He becomes the hunted as a killer named Chigurh picks up his trail.
McCloud is a contemporary western crime drama series that follows the story of Sam McCloud, a New York City police officer who is transferred to the New Mexico Territory to solve crimes. He uses his cowboy cop skills and Colt Single Action Army Revolver to tackle investigations in a fish-out-of-water setting, while dealing with culture clash and navigating the challenges of the modern Western landscape.
Joe Pickett, a game warden in a small town, becomes involved in criminal activities and must navigate his way through the contemporary western landscape.
El Mariachi, a former musician and gunslinger, returns to a small Mexican town after being away for a long time. He becomes entangled with the local drug kingpin Bucho and his gang. El seeks revenge and takes on the gang in a bloody gunfight, facing betrayal and discovering secrets along the way. With the help of a bookstore owner named Carolina and his friends Campa and Quino, El fights his way to Bucho's ranch and confronts his past. In the end, El kills Bucho and escapes with Carolina, driving off into the sunset.
Fugitive Jesse Pinkman runs from his captors, the law, and his past. In a desperate attempt to start a new life, he navigates through a series of dangerous encounters, including confrontations with the neo-Nazi gang he once belonged to. Along the way, Jesse revisits traumatic memories from his captivity, forms alliances with old friends, and uncovers hidden secrets and buried treasure. Determined to leave his criminal past behind, he seeks redemption while evading the police and confronting personal demons. Through it all, Jesse's journey ultimately leads him to a chance at a fresh start in Alaska.
The Son is a short-lived TV show that takes place in Texas during the early 20th century. It follows the story of an oil tycoon and his family, exploring themes of power struggles, the American South, and the relationship between a father and his son.
Set in 1961 Las Vegas, the series follows Ralph Lamb, a rancher-turned-sheriff who is tasked with keeping the city safe amidst the rise of mobsters and the opening of glamorous casinos. As Lamb investigates crimes and battles corruption, he must navigate personal and professional challenges, including his complicated relationship with his brother, his duty to uphold the law, and his determination to protect his town.
Marshal Raylan Givens is now in Miami, juggling his job and being a part-time father. When he ends up in Detroit, he confronts Clement Mansell, a dangerous sociopath who escaped the grasp of the local police. Givens must face off against Mansell to bring him to justice.
The leader of a drug cartel busts out of a courthouse and speeds to the Mexican border, where the only thing in his path is a sheriff and his inexperienced staff. Sheriff Ray Owens (Arnold Schwarzenegger), resigned to a life of fighting minor crimes, must rally his team to stop the drug lord from escaping. With the help of unconventional allies and their own determination, they engage in a dangerous showdown to protect their town and apprehend the criminal. Will they be able to overcome the odds and successfully capture the drug lord before he reaches Mexico?