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May 22, 2015
At the end of the nineteenth century, 16-year-old Jay Cavendish (Kodi Smit-McPhee) journeys across the American frontier in search of the woman he loves. He is joined by Silas (Michael Fassbender), a mysterious traveler, and hotly pursued by an outlaw along the way.
“Bold, beautiful and original…[John Maclean] is a major new director.”
— Jordan Hoffman, The Guardian
“Brilliantly executed! Best defined by its sharp wit, absurdist violence and fairy tale qualities.”
— Rodrigo Perez, indieWIRE The Playlist
“Slow West is a treasure and a great showcase for [Kodi] Smit-McPhee.”
— Richard Lawson, Vanity Fair
“A unique Western that is gorgeously shot . . . Fassbender and Smit-McPhee are really excellent.“
– Brian Tallerico, RogerEbert.com