Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1

What it’s about

In 1859, American settlers arrive in the San Pedro Valley to build the town of Horizon, but a group of Apaches who live there refuse to give up their land. They attack the newcomers, killing and burning settlements. Meanwhile, in Montana Territory, a woman shoots a man, takes a child, and flees. The man's sons pursue her. Later, in Wyoming Territory, horse trader Hayes Ellison becomes entangled with the same woman when he runs into one of her pursuers.

What hooks you

Kevin Costner directs and stars as Hayes Ellison, with Sienna Miller as Frances Kittredge and Sam Worthington as Trent Gephart. The project was first considered by Costner in 1988 and only approved after four attempts. Filming in Utah saw temperatures swing from 32°C to -13°C.

Who it’s for

It will appeal to those who like sprawling Westerns with multiple storylines, conflicts over land and survival, and the harsh realities of frontier life.