Movies and TvShows featuring "revisionist-western" theme.

Hell on Wheels (2011) follows the story of a former slave, Cullen Bohannon, who seeks revenge for the death of his wife by working on the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. Set in the 19th-century American Wild West, the show delves into the violent and brutal realities of that time period, exploring themes of survival, racism, and the clash of different cultures.

In 1920s Oklahoma, the Osage Nation stumbles upon oil wealth, but their prosperity is shattered as they are targeted for murder. The FBI steps in to investigate and bring justice to those responsible.

Deadwood takes place in the late 1800s in the lawless mining town of Deadwood, South Dakota, during the gold rush. The show follows the lives and struggles of a diverse cast of characters, including outlaws, law enforcement, and saloon owners, as they navigate a town filled with greed, violence, and manipulation.

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron follows the journey of a wild stallion named Spirit as he fights for his freedom in the American West. Captured by humans and forced to work, Spirit refuses to be tamed and longs to return to his herd and the open range. With the help of a young Native American boy, Spirit sets out on a daring adventure to escape captivity and find his way back home.

Retired Old West gunslinger William Munny reluctantly takes on one last job, with the help of his old partner Ned Logan and a young man, The "Schofield Kid." William Munny is a widower with two young children. He sets out to kill two attackers in return for a reward. Along the way, he reunites with his former partner and faces various challenges and conflicts in his pursuit of justice. Ultimately, he seeks redemption and closure.

In 1890s Wyoming, Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid lead a band of outlaws. When a train robbery goes wrong, they find themselves on the run with a posse hard on their heels. After considering their options, they escape to South America. Wyoming, c. 1900s. Butch Cassidy (Paul Newman) and the Sundance Kid (Robert Redford), the leaders of the famous Hole in the Wall Gang, are planning another bank robbery. As they return to their hideout in Hole-in-the-Wall, they find out that the gang has selected a new leader, Harvey Logan. He challenges Butch to a knife fight, which Butch wins, using a ruse. Logan had the idea to rob the Union Pacific Flyer train instead of banks. He wanted to rob it twice, the idea being that the return would be considered safe and therefore more money might be involved. Butch takes this idea as his own. The first robbery goes very well and the Marshal of the next town can't manage to raise a posse. Butch and Sundance listen to his attempts, enjoying themselves. Sundance's lover, Etta Place (Katherine Ross), is introduced. But obviously both men vie for her attention as she also goes bike-riding with Butch, a dialogue-free part of the film, accompanied by 'Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head'. The second robbery goes wrong. Not only does Butch use too much dynamite to blow the safe, but also a second train arrives, which is carrying a posse of six heavily armed men on horseback that has been specially outfitted to hunt down Butch and Sundance. The gang flees, but the entire posse follows Butch and Sundance...

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.

Follows a woman as she seeks revenge on the man she sees as responsible for the death of her son.

In 1880s New Mexico, a town called La Belle is mostly populated by women after a mining accident killed most of the male population. The town faces further danger when an outlaw named Frank Griffin and his gang descend upon it. As the women of La Belle stand their ground and defend their home, tensions rise and violence ensues.

In the 1930s, a young boy named Will meets Tonto, who begins to tell him the story of John Reid, a man of the law who became the Lone Ranger. Together, they go on a journey to capture the notorious outlaw Butch Cavendish and bring him to justice. Along the way, they face danger, betrayal, and the discovery of a silver mine that Butch is after. With the help of the spirit horse and their determination, they overcome obstacles and become heroes in the eyes of the people.

A female gunfighter named Ellen returns to a frontier town to participate in a dueling tournament and seek revenge on the man who killed her father. As the tournament begins, Ellen faces various challengers, including a dangerous outlaw named Herod. Along the way, Ellen forms alliances and confronts personal demons, ultimately leading to a climactic showdown where she must choose between love and vengeance.

In 1878, Mattie Ross, a fourteen-year-old from Yell County, Arkansas, seeks to avenge her murdered father by hiring a U.S. Marshal named Rueben 'Rooster' Cogburn and teaming up with a Texas Ranger named LaBouef. Together, they journey through dangerous territory to capture Tom Chaney, the man responsible for her father's death. Along the way, they encounter outlaws, face perilous situations, and form an unlikely bond.

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.

In 1873, the peaceful town of Blind Chapel in East Texas is threatened by The Hellhounds, a vicious outlaw gang. With the help of a mysterious Russian immigrant, a determined marshal, a courageous sheriff, and a group of brave townspeople, they must stand against the bloodthirsty invaders and protect their community.

In Hang 'em High, a former lawman named Jed Cooper is mistakenly identified as a cattle rustler and is hanged by a vigilante mob. He survives the hanging and seeks revenge on the men who falsely accused him. With the help of a marshal, Cooper goes on a mission to bring the men to justice and restore his own name.

After the American Civil War, a man named Josey Wales seeks revenge on those who killed his family. Along the way, he rescues a native-American woman and becomes a target himself. Set in the 1860s, Josey Wales must navigate through a treacherous landscape filled with outlaws and bounty hunters as he seeks justice.

In 1897, two cowboys, Print Ritter and his nephew, Tom Harte, take on the job of driving horses for a wealthy rancher. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and confront the harsh realities of the American West.

In 1873 Arizona Territory, a mysterious loner awakens with no memory and a strange metal band on his wrist. He joins forces with cowboys and natives to stop an alien invasion that threatens to take over the Earth.

Robert Ford idolizes Jesse James but becomes resentful of him when he fails to join his gang. In an attempt to capture Jesse, Robert forms a plan with the police and ultimately shoots him in the back of the head. The aftermath leads to guilt, suicide, and revenge.

In the Wild West, two special agents must save President Grant from a wheelchair-bound Confederate scientist seeking revenge for the Civil War. They embark on a mission to track down the kidnapped scientists and stop the villain's plans for world domination. As they infiltrate a costume ball and encounter deadly inventions, they race against time to stop the nefarious plot.