Monte Walsh

Monte Walsh

Directed by Simon Wincer

Produced by Brandman Productions, TWS Productions II

2003117 min6.1 / 10

A character-driven Western about aging cowhands navigating friendship, romance, and the decline of their way of life, grounded in camaraderie and wistful reflection.

Monte Walsh and Chet Rollins are long-time cowhands, working whatever ranch work comes their way, but "nothing they can't do from a horse." Their lives are divided between months on the range and the occasional trip into town. Monte has a long-term relationship with prostitute Martine Bernard, while Chet has fallen under the spell of the widow who owns the hardware store. Camaraderie and competition with the other cowboys fill their days, until one of the hands, Shorty Austin, loses his job and gets involved in rustling and killing. Then Monte and Chet find that their lives on the range are inexorably redirected.

Questions people ask

  • Is Monte Walsh sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Monte Walsh easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Does Monte Walsh end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.

  • Is Monte Walsh violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Monte Walsh scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

29/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity66

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise10

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love25

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Monte Walsh

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Monte Walsh

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Monte Walsh, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Monte Walsh, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Monte Walsh, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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