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Open Range (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Open Range is a 2003 drama western starring Robert Duvall, Kevin Costner and Abraham Benrubi. It runs 2 hours 19 minutes and earned $68.3 million worldwide on a $22 million budget. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

IMDb rating
7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
79%
worldwide gross
$68.3M
Metascore
67
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Open Range (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 19m (139 min)
Genres
Drama , Romance , Western
Original language
English
Budget
$22M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Open Range About?

The premise of Open Range without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In the harsh landscape of the American West, cowboys Boss Spearman, Charley, and Mose find themselves embroiled in a conflict with a powerful and ruthless rancher. After a disagreement in a lawless town leads to Mose's disappearance, Boss and Charley embark on a perilous journey to find him. Their quest for justice pits them against a formidable adversary and tests their bonds of loyalty and courage in a land where survival demands unwavering resolve.

Open Range Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • cattle
  • violence
  • crooked marshal
  • cattle drive
  • vigilantism
  • villain
  • hero
  • 19th century
  • corrupt cop
  • alcohol
  • corruption
  • cowboy
+38 more
  • old west
  • revenge
  • showdown
  • shootout
  • doctor
  • killing a pet
  • blood
  • gun battle
  • rainstorm
  • gunshot
  • shooting
  • corrupt sheriff
  • shot to death
  • rifle
  • revolver
  • pistol
  • widower
  • civil war veteran
  • gunfight
  • good versus evil
  • evil man
  • mexican actor playing american character
  • bad cop
  • manners
  • tea
  • oil lamp
  • clock
  • fine china
  • picket fence
  • hired hand
  • wagon
  • mustache
  • bartender
  • joke
  • violin
  • double barrel shotgun
  • coffee
  • free grazers
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Cast & crew

Open Range Cast

Robert Duvall leads the cast, with Kevin Costner and Abraham Benrubi.

Ratings

Open Range Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Open Range 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

Plot

Open Range Plot Summary

What happens in Open Range from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the year 1882 in Montana, we find Boss Spearman (Robert Duvall), a seasoned open range cattleman, leading a team that includes the conflicted Charley Waite (Kevin Costner), the steadfast Mose (Abraham Benrubi), and the eager but inexperienced Button (Diego Luna). As they navigate the rugged terrain to drive a herd of cattle across the land, Charley is haunted by his past as a soldier, grappling with the guilt of having taken lives during the Civil War, whether they were enemy combatants or innocent civilians. His experiences have left a mark on his soul, making his current life of cattle driving feel insufficient.

Full summary

The whole story of Open Range, scene by scene

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Box office

Open Range Box Office & Budget

Open Range grossed $68.3 million worldwide on a $22 million budget, 3.1 times what it cost. $58.3 million came from the US and Canada and $10 million (15%) from the rest of the world.

2003 box office

Worldwide gross

$68.3M

3.1× its budget

US & Canada
$58.3M
International
$10M
Budget
$22M
US & Canada 85% Rest of the world 15%
Videos

Open Range Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

UK Trailer
  • Trailer Open Range (2003) Theatrical Trailer #3 [4K] [FTD-0722]
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Open Range?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What year does the story of Open Range take place?

Cars

Cars in Open Range

1 car on screen: the 2000 Lexus RX 300.

  • 2000 Lexus RX 300 in Open Range 2000 Lexus RX 300 Minor role
Details

Open Range Also Known As

26 alternative titles, including “Pacto de justicia” and “Open Range - Terra di confine”.

Also known as
  • Pacto de justicia
  • Open Range - Terra di confine
  • Open Range - Weites Land
  • Terra di confine - Open Range
  • Krajina střelců
  • Fegyvertársak
  • Armoton maa
  • Открытый простор
  • Uzak Ülke
  • Pacto de Justiça
  • Bezprawie
  • 天地无限
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  • Ο Αγραφος Νόμος της Δύσης
  • Luptă în câmp deschis
  • שטח פתוח
  • ワイルド・レンジ 最後の銃撃
  • 오픈 레인지
  • Свободна територия
  • Krajina strelcov
  • Bekraštės prerijos
  • Вільні території
  • จอมคนพลิกปฐพี
  • L'ouest sauvage
  • Spopad na zahodu, ღია სივრცე
  • Cao Bồi Miền Viễn Tây
  • Otvorena prostranstva

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FAQ

Open Range FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Open Range, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Open Range?

Open Range runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).

When was Open Range released?

Open Range was released on August 15, 2003.

Who is in the cast of Open Range?

Open Range stars Robert Duvall, Kevin Costner and Abraham Benrubi, among 4 credited actors.

How much did Open Range make at the box office?

Open Range grossed $68.3 million worldwide ($58.3 million domestic, $10 million international) on a budget of $22 million.

How is Open Range rated?

Open Range has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.

Does Open Range have a post-credit scene?

No. Open Range has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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