Top Westerns of the 2010s: Critics' Picks

0:00You're listening to entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by the Daily News Now. Westerns are making a strong comeback with fresh takes on old tropes. A recent ranking by Stacker highlights the top films from the 2010s scored by Metacritic Reviews out of 100. The list pulls from movies tag as Westerns across major sites, like IMDB and Ron Tomatoes, all released in the US with solid critic feedback. They ranked 25 standout titles, breaking ties with user scores from Letterboxd. Films had to hit theaters or streaming between January 1, 2010 and recent years. This set up captures everything from classic shootouts to bold genre twists. Critics praised how these movies dive deeper into history, gender roles, and moral gray areas. Viewers connect with the raw humanity, from brutal journeys to modern frontiers. Hits like the Cohen Brothers True Grit, and Tarantino's Django Unchained score, high for their grit and style. At number one sits Chloe Zhao's The Rider, with a 92 Metascore, a poignant look at

1:04rodeo life in North Dakota using real riders. Number two is Hail or High Water at 88, a 10th Texas Bank Heist Tale. Sweet country and meeks cut off round at the top five for their stark landscapes and tough survival stories. These pick show westerns evolving beyond dusty trails into global stories and personal struggles. If you're hunting for great watches, start here. They pack punch and under two hours each. Support for this DNN episode comes from our sponsor. A pillow that plays your podcasts, music, or white noise privately. No earbuds required. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com. Made in AI.