Movies and TvShows featuring "wild-west" theme.
Westworld takes place in a technologically advanced Wild-West-themed amusement park called Westworld. The park is populated by lifelike AI androids called hosts, who are indistinguishable from humans. Guests can indulge in their wildest desires, whether it be having romantic encounters or going on adrenaline-pumping adventures. However, the delicate balance between AI and human begins to unravel as some hosts start exhibiting signs of sentience and rebel against their programming. The show explores themes of consciousness, morality, and the boundaries of artificial intelligence.
Mary and Tom are parentless Irish siblings who arrive in New York City via ocean liner in 1886 and quickly find themselves on a wild, cross-country journey aboard a transcontinental "Orphan Train" where they meet an extraordinary new friend who will change their lives forever.
The Texan was a Western television series starring popular B movie actor Rory Calhoun, which aired on the CBS television network from 1958 to 1960.
Bonanza is a classic TV show set in the Wild West during the 19th century. It revolves around the adventures of a family of ranchers living in Nevada. The show focuses on the daily life of the Cartwright family, led by their single-father patriarch. The close-knit family deals with various challenges and conflicts while managing their ranch and navigating through the evolving landscapes of early America. With themes of family, loyalty, and the spirit of the Wild West, Bonanza remains an iconic representation of the American frontier.
Bordertown is a television western-drama series that aired from 1989 to 1991. It depicts the town formerly known as Pemmican that was later renamed Bordertown when the western border between the United States and Canada was surveyed in 1880, dividing the town.
Follow the Ingalls family as they navigate the challenges and joys of life in Walnut Grove, Minnesota in the late 1800s. With themes of family, love, and resilience, this iconic TV show captures the essence of life on the prairie.
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.
Dr. Michaela Quinn moves from Boston to the rugged Western frontier town of Colorado Springs in the 19th century. Despite the challenges and prejudices she faces as a female doctor, she is determined to practice medicine and help the people in her community.
1883 is a TV show set in the year 1883 and follows the journey of a family as they travel through the American West. It explores themes of marriage, family, and survival in the harsh frontier. The show captures the essence of the Wild West and showcases the challenges and adventures faced by the characters.
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.
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1(2024)
51%TomatometerFollow the story of how the Old West was won—and lost—through the blood, sweat and tears of many. Spanning 15 years before, during and following the Civil War from 1859 to 1874, embark on an emotional journey across a country at war with itself, experienced through the lens of families, friends and foes all attempting to discover what it truly means to be the United States of America.
Set in the 19th century Wild West, 'Have Gun, Will Travel' follows the adventures of a skilled gunfighter named Paladin who travels across the American frontier offering his services to those in need. From protecting innocent victims to seeking justice, Paladin's gun and wit are always at the ready to solve the problems of the Old West.
In the year 1820, a masked vigilante known as Zorro protects the Spanish colony of California from oppression and injustice. With his secret identity and exceptional swordfighting skills, Zorro becomes a symbol of hope for the people. Set in the old West, this swashbuckling adventure follows Zorro as he battles evil and defends the innocent in his quest for justice.
Trackdown is an American Western television series starring Robert Culp that aired on CBS between 1957 and 1959. More than seventy episodes of this series were produced by Dick Powell's Four Star Television and filmed at the Desilu-Culver Studio. The series was itself a spin-off of Powell's anthology series, Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theater.
The Wild Wild West follows the adventures of James West, a government agent, and Artemus Gordon, a master of disguise. Together, they fight crime in the wild west during the 19th century. The show combines action, adventure, comedy, and spy spoof elements.
Outlaws is an NBC Western television series, starring Barton MacLane as U.S. marshal Frank Caine, who operated in a lawless section of Oklahoma Territory about Stillwater. The program aired 50 one-hour episodes from September 29, 1960, to May 10, 1962. The first season was shot in black-and-white, the second in color. Co-starring with MacLane in the 1960–1961 season was Don Collier as deputy marshal Will Foreman. In the second season, MacLane left the program, and Collier was promoted to full marshal, with Bruce Yarnell joining the cast as deputy marshal Chalk Breeson. Jock Gaynor appeared in the first season as deputy Heck Martin, the on-screen nephew of Will Foreman. Slim Pickens appeared as "Slim" in the second season. Judy Lewis also appeared the second season as Connie Masters, an employee of the Wells Fargo office in Stillwater. The dog who appeared in Walt Disney's Old Yeller was also cast in The Outlaws. Others who appeared on the program on at least three occasions were Vic Morrow, Cliff Robertson, Pippa Scott, and Harry Townes. In addition, John Anderson, Edgar Buchanan, Jackie Coogan, Bruce Gordon, Robert Harland, Robert Lansing Cloris Leachman, Robert Karnes, Brian Keith, Larry Pennell, Chris Robinson, William Shatner, Ray Walston, Jack Warden, and David Wayne each appeared twice in the series.
Set in the Arizona Territory during the 1870s, The High Chaparral follows the Cannon family as they navigate life in the Wild West. With conflicts between settlers, Native American tribes, and the remnants of the Confederacy, the show explores themes of survival, family, and the clash of cultures.
Wanted: Dead or Alive is a TV show set in the 1870s during the American Civil War. The protagonist, a skilled bounty hunter, embarks on perilous missions in the Wild West, showcasing his prowess as a one-person army. The show combines elements of classical western and historical drama, unfolding captivating stories of the loner protagonist navigating the challenges of the 19th century wild frontier.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly(1966)
97%TomatometerDuring the American Civil War, two bounty hunters join forces to find buried Confederate gold. They form an uneasy alliance, facing off against a ruthless bandit and enduring a series of betrayals. In the end, they discover the location of the gold, engage in a Mexican standoff, and one of them walks away with the fortune.
Rawhide is a Western TV show set in the Arizona Territory during the 19th century. It follows the adventures of a group of cowboys who drive a cattle herd across the West, facing various challenges and encountering outlaws, Native American tribes, and social issues along the way.