
Butcher's Crossing
Nature judges like a god all men that come to her.
Directed by Gabe Polsky
Produced by Gabriel Polsky Productions, Phiphen Pictures
A grim, existential Western about a young idealist's collision with the brutal realities of frontier life and nature's indifference to human ambition.
In the 1870s, a young Harvard dropout seeks his destiny out West by tying his fate to a team of buffalo hunters led by a man named Miller. Together, they embark on a harrowing journey risking life and sanity.
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Questions people ask
Is Butcher's Crossing sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is Butcher's Crossing violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Does Butcher's Crossing end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Butcher's Crossing scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is Butcher's Crossing easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Conventional, and it does not land.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like Butcher's Crossing
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Butcher's Crossing
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Butcher's Crossing, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Butcher's Crossing, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Butcher's Crossing, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































