Hostiles (2017)
A legendary captain escorts a Cheyenne chief and family through dangerous territory, a journey both gritty and bleak.
A legendary Native American-hating Army captain nearing retirement in 1892 is given one last assignment: to escort a Cheyenne chief and his family through dangerous territory back to his Montana reservation.
How intense is Hostiles?
Hostiles has light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Hostiles feels like
- Tone
- grittybleakmelancholyatmosphericearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Hostiles
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Hostiles for you?
Is Hostiles scary?
No. Hostiles is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Hostiles gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Hostiles sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Hostiles OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Hostiles?
Hostiles runs 2h 14m.
Where can I stream Hostiles?
Hostiles is streaming on Starz.
Does Hostiles have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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