6. Finestkind (2023)
Two Brothers Become Entagled With Criminals
Sheridan’s latest film endeavor is a good place to start for Yellowstone lovers. Released in 2023, this movie focuses on two brothers who grew up on different sides of the tracks, but reunite in Boston as adults. In desperate straits, the brothers get help from an organized crime syndicate and fall into a dangerous situation involving an innocent young woman. The pair must figure out how to escape their circumstances alive.
5. Sicario (2015)
An FBI Agent Joins The War On Dr*gs
Another Sheridan project that goes beyond the typical neo-Western is Sicario. This crime thriller centers on FBI Agent Kate Macer, who works hard to stand out in a male-dominated field. Because of her achievements, she receives a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity from a mysterious government official to join a task force where she will take part in the war on dr*gs. Alongside suspicious new peers, Macer travels to the U.S.-Mexico border to take on the cartel.
Sicario is not just a great pick for Yellowstone fans, but is a genuinely awesome movie. With a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, Sicario is the type of movie that will keep audiences guessing at the edge of their seats until the credits roll. Denis Villeneuve showcases his incredible directing skills, while Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro, and Josh Brolin prove their acting chops. Overall, Sicario includes the same undercover crime conspiracies asYellowstone, and offers just as much thrilling violence.
4. Sicario: Day Of The Soldado (2018)
Government Officials Take On Rising Terr*rism
Of course, it is nearly impossible to promote Sicario without bringing up its sequel, Sicario: Day of the Soldado. In this film, Macer’s colleagues, Matt Graver and Alejandro Gillick, return to the U.S.-Mexico border when the cartel begins transporting terr*rists into the United States. The two agents take a dr*g kingpin’s daughter into custody as collateral, leading to several difficult moral decisions as they try to decide her fate.
Sicario: Day of Soldado may not be as well-loved as its predecessor, but arguably, it’s an even better fit for Yellowstone lovers. At the center of the film is a serious moral issue that goes beyond the criminal vs law enforcement plot of the first film. Graver and Gillick have a task to complete in taking down the cartel, but the appearance of the daughter creates problems that complicate the scenario. All in all, Sicario: Day of Soldado is perfect for those who love Yellowstone’s morally gray characters and storylines.
3. Those Who Wish Me Dead (2021)
A Boy On The Run Finds Solace In A Smoke Jumper
2. Wind River (2017)
Law Enforcement Officers Investigate A Mysterious M*rder
What may be one of Sheridan’s best movies of all time is Wind River. Written and directed by the Yellowstone creator, this film follows Cory Lambert, a wildlife officer, and Jane Banner, an FBI agent, both of whom are investigating the m*rder of a young woman on an American Indian reservation. The crime is haunting enough on its own, but as Lambert and Banner get closer to solving the case, they realize that the danger may not be completely over.
Wind River is the first movie Sheridan ever wrote and directed himself, and the project proves his ability to craft a gripping story. There is a crime at the center of this story, but alongside it are themes of prejudice, Native American history, and the violent nature of the West, even in modern times. With amazing actors like Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen at the forefront of this movie, audiences will be invested from start to finish. Plus, Yellowstone actors Kelsey Asbille and Gil Birmingham also star.
1Hell Or High Water (2016)
Brothers Plan A Dangerous Heist To Save Their Family Ranch
Ultimately, the Sheridan movie that is most like Yellowstone is Hell or High Water. This classic Western tale follows Toby, a divorced father who is devastated when his family ranch is being foreclosed on. Desperate to save his livelihood, and that of his son, Toby teams up with his ex-convict brother to carry out a series of heists. On their tail is veteran Texas Ranger, Marcus, who is just weeks from retirement but won’t give up on them that easily.
Just like Yellowstone, Hell or High Water is the definition of a neo-Western story. The movie mixes classic Western tropes such as the fight between lawlessness and law enforcement with more modern drama such as family ties and financial ruin. Chris Pine, Ben Foster, and Jeff Bridges are incredible in their roles, truly making audiences wonder who is right in this situation. Overall, Hell or High Water is a snippet of the greater Yellowstone story, and therefore, is an ideal watch for fans.
