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10 Best Movies Like Cast a Long Shadow

If you loved Cast a Long Shadow, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Cowboys

The Cowboys

1972★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Cast a Long Shadow for fans of Western. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

When his cattlemen abandon him for the gold fields, rancher Wil Andersen is forced to take on a collection of young boys as his cowboys in order to get his herd to market in time t...

#2
Ramrod

Ramrod

1947★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Cast a Long Shadow for fans of Western. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A cattle-vs.-sheepman feud loses Connie Dickason her fiance, but gains her his ranch, which she determines to run alone in opposition to Frank Ivey, "boss" of the valley, whom her ...

#3
The Violent Men

The Violent Men

1955★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Cast a Long Shadow for fans of Western. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A former Union Army officer plans to sell out to Anchor Ranch and move east with his fiancée, but the low price offered by Anchor's crippled owner and the outfit's bullying tactics...

#4
Open Range

Open Range

2003★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Cast a Long Shadow for fans of Western. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A former gunslinger is forced to take up arms again when he and his cattle crew are threatened by a corrupt lawman....

#5
The Furies

The Furies

1950★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Cast a Long Shadow for fans of Western. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A New Mexico cattle man and his strong-willed daughter clash over land and love....

#6
8 Seconds

8 Seconds

1994★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Cast a Long Shadow for fans of Western. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

This film chronicles the life of Lane Frost, 1987 PRCA Bull Riding World Champion, his marriage and his friendships with Tuff Hedeman (three-time World Champion) and Cody Lambert....

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