The Good Old Boys

A slow, thoughtful Western that feels like a quiet conversation about growing older and choosing between freedom and family.

Directed by

Tommy Lee Jones

Genres

Western, Adventure, Tv movie

Starring

Tommy Lee Jones, Terry Kinney, Frances McDormand

Overview

An aging cowboy must choose between his desire to remain free and the responsibilities of maintaining a family.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, freedom, aging, identity

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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