Official movie poster for Meek's Cutoff (2011), a western history film

Meek's Cutoff(2011)

The Road to Civilisation is Not Always Civilised.

6.5(316)1h 43m2011-04-08
WesternHistoryDrama

Meek's Cutoff Synopsis

A group of settlers traveling through the Oregon High Desert in 1845 find themselves stranded in harsh conditions.

Meek's Cutoff (2011) is a western, history and drama film directed by Kelly Reichardt, released on April 8, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Will Patton and Zoe Kazan. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 316 ratings.

Director:
Kelly Reichardt
Writers:
Jonathan Raymond
Producers:
David Urrutia, Neil Kopp, Elizabeth Cuthrell
Cinematographer:
Christopher Blauvelt
Production:
filmscience, Evenstar Films, Harmony, Primitive Nerd
Revenue:
$876,302
Status:
Released

Meek's Cutoff (2011) Trailer

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Meek's Cutoff Videos & Clips

Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Meek's Cutoff.

Official Theatrical Trailer

Trailer

From the Archives: Kelly Reichardt on Meek's Cutoff at NYFF48

Featurette

Meek's Cutoff Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 316 ratings.

John Chard

9.5/10

I blame him for saying he did. Meek's Cutoff is directed by Kelly Reichardt and written by Jonathan Raymond. It stars Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Will Paton, Paul Dano, Shirley Henderson, Neal Huff, Zoe Kazan and Tommy Nelson. Music is by Jeff Grace and cinematography by Chris Blauvelt. Story is based on an historical incident on the Oregon Trail in 1845, when frontier guide Stephen Meek (Greenwood) led a…

Reviewed on February 26, 2016

badelf

10/10

I can see why the average American thinks this movie is doo-doo; it's not a film that satisfies the American cultural ADD. If you were looking for an action Western with at least a few gun fights, this is not your film. Even if you're a Cosmo reader who expected some safe, Hollywood pablum like Power of the Dog, forget this film. This is not a Western at all. This masterpiece is an intense, psychological drama that…

Reviewed on May 10, 2022

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Meek's Cutoff – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Meek's Cutoff online?

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Meek's Cutoff (2011) is available to stream on Peacock Premium, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cineverse, Peacock Premium Plus and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Meek's Cutoff?

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The main cast of Meek's Cutoff (2011) includes Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Will Patton, Zoe Kazan and Paul Dano. The film was directed by Kelly Reichardt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Meek's Cutoff released?

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Meek's Cutoff was released on April 8, 2011 and runs for 1h 43m.

Is Meek's Cutoff worth watching?

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Meek's Cutoff (2011) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 316 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western, history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Meek's Cutoff?

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