The Ballad of Lefty Brown

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The Ballad of Lefty Brown

R

2017

1h 51m

Western

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A merciless cowboy sets out on a dangerous journey across the frontier, determined to do whatever it takes to avenge his longtime partner's brutal murder.

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While slow to start, The Ballad of Lefty Brown gradually builds into a brooding, sincere, and classically rooted Western anchored by a commanding central performance from Bill Pullman.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

Apr 17, 2020

Though recycled, the story is well plotted and paced, and the old hands in the cast elevate the familiar material.

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Carson Lund

Slant Magazine

Dec 16, 2017

2/4

For what it's worth, Jared Moshe seems genuinely interested in the role of unflagging decency in a sullied world.

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Glenn Kenny

RogerEbert.com

Dec 15, 2017

2.5/4

Pullman is always great to watch.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Sep 1, 2021

2.5/4

The scrappy first half eventually gives way to a second hour that grows increasingly routine with its newfound emphasis on personal betrayal and political corruption. But it's nice to see Pullman handed a plum leading role.

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Andrew Murray

The Upcoming

Feb 2, 2021

3/5

The Ballad of Lefty Brown is a highly entertaining Western that's worth going along with for the ride, even if the stagnant finale is unable to live up to the rest.

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Leigh Monson

Substream Magazine

Oct 1, 2020

3.5/5

There's a lot to enjoy in The Ballad of Lefty Brown's deconstruction of the western's emblematic sidekick character.

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Jack H

@JackH245 Jun 8, 2026

A very entertaining and unique Western with another superb performance from Bill Pullman! The film achieves the balance of drama and humour throughout, all the while remaining engaging. Highly recommend!

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Michael A

@Kinich61 May 26, 2026

Terrific screenplay, direction, and acting.

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Bobby E

@RT23212962 Apr 26, 2026

Great story . Great camera work . Great cast . Bill is excellent . Great locations . Good costuming and props . I love the characters and the acting in this movie

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jim W

@Wonkster Apr 6, 2026

Not worth your time, washed up Peter Fonda is awful.

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Ian S

@RT48225084 Aug 21, 2025

Nice performance by Pullman and well supported by Cathy Baker and Caviezel. Not a classic western but a better than average one and the landscape visuals don't hurt either.

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Rebecca B

@RT38901884 Jun 12, 2025

I felt like it was a good western and worth a watch for sure.

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Synopsis

A merciless cowboy sets out on a dangerous journey across the frontier, determined to do whatever it takes to avenge his longtime partner's brutal murder.

Director: Jared Moshe
Producer: Edward Parks, Neda Armian, Dan Burks, Jared Moshe
Screenwriter: Jared Moshe
Distributor: A24
Production Co: Armian Pictures
Rating: R (Violence and Some Language)
Genre: Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 15, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 12, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.6K
Runtime: 1h 51m

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