Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Custer of the West List

• Dances with Wolves - Explores Native American culture and the conflict with U.S. forces.
• The Last Samurai - Follows a Western soldier in a historical conflict, reflecting on honor and cultural differences.
• Geronimo: An American Legend - Tells the story of the famous Apache leader and his battles against U.S. forces.
• Little Big Man - A satirical film about a white man raised by Native Americans during the Indian Wars.
• The Outlaw Josey Wales - Focuses on a lone man's struggle amidst the backdrop of the American Civil War and lawlessness.
• Tombstone - Centers on historical Western characters and the conflict in the wild west.
• Wyatt Earp - A biographical film depicting the life of the famed lawman and gunfighter.
• The Wild Bunch - A tale of aging outlaws and their struggles during a significant historical period.
• Unforgiven - A deconstruction of the Western genre, featuring an aging gunslinger reflecting on his past.
• Lonesome Dove - A miniseries about a cattle drive and the harsh realities of the American West.
• Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid - Follows outlaws during the American West and their eventual decline.
• The Magnificent Seven - Features a group of gunmen hired to defend a town, reminiscent of western battles.
• Cold Mountain - A story of love and survival set during the Civil War, similar themes of conflict.
• So Dear to My Heart - Utilizes themes of heritage and historical reflection in a storytelling format.
• The Revenant - A survival story in the historical context of the American wilderness.
• Hell on Wheels - A series about the construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad and its impact on Native Americans.
• The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford - A reflection on fame and infamy in the wild west.
• The Searchers - A classic Western depicting a quest for revenge and redemption.
• Deadwood - A series exploring the lawless wild west and its inhabitants.
• They Died with Their Boots On - A dramatized account of the life of General Custer.
• The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - A tale of outlaws in the backdrop of the Civil War, focusing on moral ambiguity.
• Sitting Bull: A Stone in My Heart - Focuses on the life of the famous Native American leader and his conflict with the U.S.
• Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee - A historical account of Native American struggles and U.S. expansionism.
• The Alamo - A historical depiction of one of the key battles in Texas, with a focus on heroism.
• Rebellion - Captures the tension and turmoil during periods of conflict in the American West.
• The Lone Ranger - Follows a heroic protagonist amidst the lawlessness of the western setting.
• Zorro - Explores themes of justice and rebellion against oppression in a historical context.
• American Outlaws - Fictionalized depiction of Jesse James and his gang’s adventures.
• Ride with the Devil - Explores the complexities of the Civil War and its impact on personal loyalties.
• The Mountain Men - Focuses on early American pioneers in the wilderness showcasing survival themes.
• The Hateful Eight - A narrative filled with tension and conflict set in a Western backdrop.
• Open Range - A story about cattle herders and conflicts with lawmen reflecting themes of justice.
• Hostiles - Explores tensions and the morality of conflicts between different cultures.
• Fury - Set during a tumultuous period, focusing on combat and relationships amid warfare.
• A Man Called Horse - Follows a white man captured by Native Americans and his experiences adapting to their culture.
• Meek's Cutoff - Depicts the struggles of travelers in the 1840s, emphasizing survival against the elements.
• The Burrowers - A horror Western that combines the elements of mythology and survival in the wild.
• The Ballad of Buster Scruggs - An anthology of stories set in the American frontier, exploring different aspects of Western life.
• The Rider - A contemporary take on the cowboy archetype infused with personal struggles.
• The Quick and the Dead - Focuses on gunfights and personal redemption in a Western setting.
• The Proposition - Set in the Australian outback and explores themes of morality in lawless lands.
• Bone Tomahawk - A blend of Western themes with horror elements and character-focused storytelling.