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The Rider

The Rider

20187.31h 43m

Overview

Once a rising star of the rodeo circuit, and a gifted horse trainer, young cowboy Brady is warned that his riding days are over after a horse crushed his skull at a rodeo. In an attempt to regain control of his own fate, Brady undertakes a search for a new identity and what it means to be a man in the heartland of the United States.

Directed by Chloé Zhao
Written by Chloé Zhao
Produced by Bert Hamelinck, Chloé Zhao, Mollye Asher
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Top Cast

Brady Jandreau

Brady Jandreau

Brady Blackburn

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Tim Jandreau

Wayne Blackburn

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Lilly Jandreau

Lilly Blackburn

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Cat Clifford

Cat Clifford

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Terri Dawn Pourier

Terri Dawn Pourier

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Lane Scott

Lane Scott

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Tanner Langdeau

Tanner Langdeau

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James Calhoon

James Calhoon

Derrick Janis

Derrick Janis

Victor Chasing Hawk

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Greg Barber

Bar Owner

Themes & Keywords

rodeohorseback ridinghorseriding accidenthead injurysiouxcowboynative american reservationlassohook for a handsouth dakotawoman directordisabled person

About The Rider

The Rider is a drama, western film released in 2018 exploring themes of rodeo, horseback riding, horse, riding accident, head injury, sioux. Directed by Chloé Zhao, it stars Brady Jandreau, Tim Jandreau, Lilly Jandreau. Once a rising star of the rodeo circuit, and a gifted horse trainer, young cowboy Brady is warned that his riding days are over after a horse crushed his skull at a rodeo. In an attempt to regain control of his own fate, Brady undertakes a search for a new identity and what it means to be a man in the heartland of the United States.

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