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The Highwaymen
2019 133 min United States of America R 16+
★6.6
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director: John Lee Hancock
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Description
In 1934, Frank Hamer and Manny Gault, two former Texas Rangers, are commissioned to put an end to the wave of vicious crimes perpetrated by Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, a notorious duo of infamous robbers and cold-blooded killers who nevertheless are worshiped by the public.
Budget:
$49M
Starring
Kevin Costner
Actor
Woody Harrelson
Actor
Kathy Bates
Actor
Awards
3 nominations total
Key opinion
The Highwaymen is a grounded, period-accurate procedural that shifts the focus from the legendary outlaws to the aging Texas Rangers tasked with tracking them. While praised for its veteran lead performances and authentic atmosphere, the film's deliberate, slow-burn pacing divides viewers expecting a high-octane thriller.
| Acting | Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson deliver nuanced, authoritative performances that anchor the film's gritty, character-focused narrative. | |
| Production | The production design meticulously captures the Depression-era setting with authentic vehicles, landscapes, and period-appropriate grit. | |
| Originality | The film effectively strips away the romanticized Hollywood myth of Bonnie and Clyde, portraying them as cold, unglamorous criminals. | |
| Pacing | The deliberate, contemplative pacing rewards viewers who enjoy a slow-burn procedural, while others find the lack of consistent action exhausting or boring. |