The Highwaymen (2019)
Two former Texas Rangers hunt notorious outlaws, confronting a public that romanticizes their violent crime spree.
In 1934, Frank Hamer and Manny Gault, two former Texas Rangers, are commissioned to put an end to the wave of vicious crimes perpetrated by Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, a notorious duo of infamous robbers and cold-blooded killers who nevertheless are worshiped by the public.
How intense is The Highwaymen?
The Highwaymen is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Highwaymen feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulatmosphericearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream The Highwaymen
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Highwaymen for you?
Is The Highwaymen scary?
No. The Highwaymen is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Highwaymen gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Highwaymen sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Highwaymen OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Highwaymen?
The Highwaymen runs 2h 13m.
Where can I stream The Highwaymen?
The Highwaymen is streaming on Netflix.
Does The Highwaymen have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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