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Let Him Go
2020 114 min Canada, United States of America R 18+
★7.0
Thriller, Crime, Western
Director: Thomas Bezucha
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Description
Following the loss of their son, a retired sheriff and his wife leave their Montana ranch to rescue their young grandson from the clutches of a dangerous family living off the grid in the Dakotas.
Budget:
$21M
US Gross:
$9.36M
Worldwide:
$8M
Starring
Diane Lane
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Kevin Costner
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Kayli Carter
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Awards
3 wins & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
Let Him Go is a somber, character-driven neo-Western anchored by strong performances from Kevin Costner and Diane Lane. While praised for its tense atmosphere and exploration of complex maternal dynamics, the film is often criticized for its slow, uneven pacing and a narrative that struggles to balance its domestic drama roots with thriller elements.
| Acting | Kevin Costner and Diane Lane deliver compelling, grounded performances that elevate the film's core character dynamics. | |
| Theme | The narrative presents a thought-provoking, if dark, exploration of manipulative maternal power and the destructive nature of possessive family loyalty. | |
| Pacing | The film’s deliberate, slow-burn tempo creates a chilling atmosphere for some, but feels lethargic and uneven to others who find the transition between genres jarring. | |
| Screenplay | The script is viewed by some as an effective, tense adaptation, while others find the plot predictable and occasionally reliant on thin character motivations. |