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2017 · 107 min · R

Wind River

Directed by Taylor Sheridan · Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Wind River (2017) is a Crime film, directed by Taylor Sheridan set in Wyoming during the 2010s, in winter. It runs 107 minutes and is rated R.

A murder mystery and survival, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of grief & loss, prejudice & racism, and survival run throughout.

Composer
Nick CaveWarren Ellis
Cinematography
Ben Richardson
Cast
Jeremy RennerElizabeth OlsenGil BirminghamGraham GreeneJon BernthalKelsey AsbilleTeo BrionesTantoo Cardinal

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Wyoming
Setting
RuralWildernessMountain
When
2010s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Premise
Murder MysterySurvival
Themes
Grief & LossPrejudice & RacismSurvival
Tone
BleakTenseMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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