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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.

Themes of identity and family & loyalty 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

Setting
When

Premise & themes

Themes
IdentityFamily & Loyalty
Tone
MelancholicContemplative

Shape

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