Netflix subscribers looking for a change of pace are being directed to six Western films currently available on the platform. The recommendations come from The House of Movies, a popular TikTok account known for its film suggestions, which has highlighted a mix of action, drama, and comedy set in the American West.
Among the picks is Sweet Girl (2021), starring Jason Momoa and Isabela Merced. The film, described by Netflix as a story of a father and daughter seeking justice, holds a 3.7 out of 5 rating on Google reviews. Another recommended title is The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018), a Coen brothers anthology that earned three Oscar nominations and an 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film features an ensemble cast including Liam Neeson and James Franco.
For those who prefer psychological drama, The Power of the Dog (2021) is suggested. Directed by Jane Campion and based on Thomas Savage's novel, it boasts a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score. The film, set in 1925 Montana, explores themes of dominance and family tension. Meanwhile, Concrete Cowboy (2020) offers a modern take, following a rebellious teen who connects with a community of Black cowboys in Philadelphia. Starring Idris Elba, it has an 80% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
Comedy fans are directed to The Ridiculous 6 (2015), a Netflix original starring Adam Sandler as a man who assembles his five half-brothers to rescue their kidnapped father. The film features a star-studded cast including Terry Crews and Rob Schneider. Finally, The Killer (2017), a Brazilian Western directed by David Fincher, tells the story of a reclusive man seeking his father's fate. It carries an 18 rating and has been praised as a 'masterpiece' by some viewers.
