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2018 · 103 min · R

The Rider

Directed by Chloé Zhao · Drama, Western

The Rider (2018) is a Drama film, directed by Chloé Zhao set in South Dakota during the 2010s. It runs 103 minutes and is rated R.

A western and sports drama, with a melancholic and contemplative tone. Themes of identity, family & loyalty, and mortality & aging run throughout.

Composer
Nathan Halpern
Cinematography
Joshua James Richards
Cast
Brady JandreauTim JandreauLilly JandreauCat CliffordTerri Dawn PourierLane ScottTanner LangdeauJames Calhoon

The world of this film

Setting

Where
South Dakota
Setting
Rural
When
2010s

Premise & themes

Premise
WesternSports Drama
Themes
IdentityFamily & LoyaltyMortality & Aging
Tone
MelancholicContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Sparse Quiet
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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