Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to How the West Was Won List

• Gone with the Wind - Epic historical drama set during the American Civil War and Reconstruction era.
• The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - Classic Western featuring iconic characters and vast landscapes, similar in tone.
• Lonesome Dove - Miniseries about a cattle drive and the American West, rich character development.
• Dances with Wolves - Explores themes of the American frontier with a strong historical context.
• The Magnificent Seven - A Western about a group of gunmen protecting a town from bandits.
• True Grit - A classic Western story of revenge and justice with strong character focus.
• Once Upon a Time in the West - Stylish Western with an epic feel and richly developed characters.
• The Searchers - Classic Western that explores themes of family and revenge across the landscape.
• Stagecoach - A defining Western film featuring a journey across dangerous territory.
• The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford - A character-driven Western that explores the life of an iconic outlaw.
• The Wild Bunch - A gritty Western depicting the end of an era for outlaws in America.
• Unforgiven - A deconstruction of the Western genre with rich storytelling and mature themes.
• Open Range - A modern take on classic Western themes with strong character development.
• The Revenant - Survival story set in the American wilderness, showcasing harsh conditions.
• The Outlaw Josey Wales - Story of a man seeking revenge during and after the Civil War.
• Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid - A buddy film set in the West with humor and adventure.
• Hell or High Water - Modern Western involving crime and deep character conflict.
• The Homesman - Tale of pioneers and the struggles faced on the American frontier.
• Doc - Focuses on characters in the Old West environment with historical connections.
• The Long Riders - Focuses on the lives of the famous James-Younger gang in a character-driven narrative.
• Meek's Cutoff - An atmospheric film about a group of pioneers navigating the Oregon Trail.
• The Ballad of Buster Scruggs - Anthology of stories set in the Old West with varied themes and tones.
• The Quick and the Dead - A revenge-driven Western with a strong female lead and engaging plot.
• Rango - Animated Western that pays homage to classic Western genres with a comedic twist.
• A Fistful of Dollars - A classic Spaghetti Western with a similar feel to How the West Was Won.
• Ride the High Country - A reflection on the Old West with deep character studies and moral dilemmas.
• The Proposition - A gritty Western set in Australia exploring themes of law, order, and survival.
• Ballad of a Soldier - A poignant film about war and its impact on personal lives in a historical context.
• A Million Ways to Die in the West - Comedy Western that humorously depicts life in the Old West.
• The Lone Ranger - A modern take on the classic Western character with action and adventure.
• The Far Country - A Western journey highlighting the search for fortune in the Gold Rush era.
• The Amazing Race - Reality series that showcases adventure and journeys across diverse landscapes.
• Deadwood - An HBO series focusing on the historical town and its colorful characters.
• Hell on Wheels - TV series focused on the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad with rich stories.
• Frontier - Historical series that explores the North American fur trade and its implications.
• Into the West - Miniseries exploring the American West through multiple character perspectives.
• The Young Riders - Follows a group of young Pony Express riders in the Old West.
• Westworld - Explores the concept of the Old West in a unique, science fiction context.
• Kit Carson - Focuses on the life of one of the most famous figures of the American West.
• Rio Bravo - Classic Western featuring lawmen battling outlaws with strong character interactions.
• The Texas Ranger - Focused on the legendary Texas Rangers and their adventures in law enforcement.
• Pale Rider - A Western film directed by and starring Clint Eastwood with themes of justice.
• Wind River - A modern-day thriller set on a Native American reservation with western themes.