Our take
Horizon: An American Saga, Chapter 1 is a long, harsh western: rifles, settler attacks, a young boy on the run, and a prostitute in the mix. Expect damn-and-hell language, rum, and girls being kicked and bullied. Older teens and adults
Story (may spoil tone)
In 1859, families discover the lure of the Old West as they settle in territories from Wyoming to Kansas. Meanwhile, a gruff cowboy finds himself on the run with a prostitute and a young boy after killing a fellow gunman.
What we flagged
Scores are 0ā5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Rifles, settler attacks, and killings across the territory. Harsh and lā¦
Rifles, settler attacks, and killings across the territory. Harsh and long
Language Damn and hell in period talk. Not an f-word barrage
Damn and hell in period talk. Not an f-word barrage
Sex / nudity A prostitute in the traveling group, and undressing out in the open
A prostitute in the traveling group, and undressing out in the open
Drugs / alcohol Rum and tobacco on the trail
Rum and tobacco on the trail
Frightening Camps that are not safe after dark. Western dread, not ghosts
Camps that are not safe after dark. Western dread, not ghosts
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse A young boy is on the run after violence. He is in real danger
A young boy is on the run after violence. He is in real danger
Bullying / discrimination A man kicks and bullies his girls. Named on screen
A man kicks and bullies his girls. Named on screen
Gore / death / weapons Rifles and bodies. Western-ugly, not stylised
Rifles and bodies. Western-ugly, not stylised
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Talk after watching
- Families move west for a promise. What does the film think that costs?
- A boy is on the run. What should have protected him?