Wind River

In the desolate, snow-covered wilderness of the Wind River Indian Reservation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife tracker Cory Lambert discovers the frozen body of a young woman. He teams up with rookie FBI agent Jane Banner to investigate the mysterious death, which leads them into the harsh realities of life on the reservation and the dangerous circumstances surrounding the crime.

Wind River was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its atmospheric tension, compelling performances, and unflinching portrayal of social issues on Native American reservations. Critics praised Taylor Sheridan's directorial vision and screenplay for its grit and emotional depth.

• Praised for its stark, atmospheric tension and gripping mystery.
• Lauded for its powerful performances, especially from Jeremy Renner.
• Appreciated for its sensitive yet unflinching exploration of difficult themes.

Google audience: Audiences found Wind River to be a powerful and atmospheric thriller, with many highlighting the intense suspense and emotional impact of the story. The film was praised for its strong performances and its thought-provoking portrayal of life on the reservation.

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay (Taylor Sheridan) at the 90th Academy Awards. Won Best Film at the 2017 British Independent Film Awards.

Taylor Sheridan, who wrote and directed Wind River, also wrote the screenplays for the acclaimed films Sicario and Hell or High Water, making this film the third installment in what is often referred to as his 'American frontier' or 'modern Western' trilogy.