The 2020 film, based on Larry Watson’s 2013 novel of the same name, follows a retired sheriff (Costner) and his wife (Diane Lane) who try to rescue their grandson from a powerful and dangerous family.
The film, which boasts an impressive 85 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, comes from filmmaker Thomas Bezucha, whose previous credits include the Emmy-winning crime drama Fargo and the Netflix thriller, Untamed. So it’s safe to say viewers are in good hands!
What is Let Him Go about?
The story follows retired sheriff George Blackledge and his wife Margaret who set out to find their only grandson after their son’s death.
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The synopsis reads: “Following the loss of their son, retired sheriff George Blackledge and his wife Margaret leave their Montana ranch to rescue their young grandson from a dangerous family living off the grid.
Who stars in Let Him Go?
Kevin Costner (Yellowstone) and Diane Lane (Anniversary) lead the cast as George and Margaret Blackledge.
They’re joined by Lesley Manville (The Crown) as Blanche Weboy, Jeffrey Donovan (Burn Notice) as Bill Weboy and Kayli Carter (Godless) as Lorna Blackledge.
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Other cast members include Ryan Bruce, Will Hochman, Otto and Bram Hornung, Connor Mackay, Adam Stafford and Booboo Stewart.
What have critics and viewers said about the film?
Viewers described the film as “dark” and “compelling,” with one fan comparing the drama’s “slow-burn style” to that of Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan.
One person hailed the thriller as “gritty” and “heartfelt,” adding: “It’s the perfect mix of drama and suspense. Kevin Costner and Diane Lane are amazing. This is a finely drawn drama with high stakes tension.”
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A second viewer penned: “A little bit slow but a wonderful, dark movie. Really enjoyed the plot not forgetting the wonderful cast and masterful performances.”
Meanwhile, The Guardian described the film as a “fun, fiery thriller” in its four-star review. The Telegraph also handed out four stars to the “western-tinged, slow-burning rescue thriller”.
Let Him Go is available to stream on Netflix now.