Movies like Wind River

The Coen Brothers' adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's novel, No Country for Old Men, is a modern Western crime thriller full of suspense. With its stark portrayal of violence and pursuit, it parallels Wind River's tension and the bleakness of its setting.

Directed by Denis Villeneuve, Sicario delves into the moral ambiguities of the war against drugs on the U.S.-Mexico border. With a similar tone of grim realism and a focus on law enforcement's darker side, fans of Wind River's suspense and complex moral terrain will find Sicario riveting.

The Revenant is a survival story set in the 1820s American wilderness, with Leonardo DiCaprio as a frontiersman on a quest for vengeance. Its themes of resilience, survival against the odds, and stunning wintry landscapes resonate with the stark beauty and brutality of Wind River.

In Prisoners, Hugh Jackman plays a desperate father who takes matters into his own hands after his daughter's disappearance. The movie's intricate plot and ethical complexity make it a compelling watch for those who appreciate Wind River's intense storyline and character-driven narrative.

Clint Eastwood's Mystic River is a haunting tale of childhood friends engulfed by a tragedy later in life. Like Wind River, it's a crime drama that explores the effects of violence and loss within a tight-knit community and lays bare the psychological depth of its characters.

Winter's Bone, featuring Jennifer Lawrence in a breakout role, is about a determined young woman navigating the dangerous criminal underworld of the Ozarks to find her missing father. Its raw depiction of rural America and a strong lead performance make it a compelling companion to Wind River.