Monte Walsh (2003): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2003, Monte Walsh is an action, tv movie and western film directed by Simon Wincer, running about 117 minutes.

What it’s about. Monte Walsh and Chet Rollins are long-time cowhands, working whatever ranch work comes their way, but "nothing they can't do from a horse." Their lives are divided between months on the range and the occasional trip into town. Monte has a long-term relationship with prostitute Martine Bernard, while Chet has fallen under the spell of the widow who owns the hardware store. Camaraderie and competition with the other cowboys fill their days, until one of the hands, Shorty Austin, loses his job and gets involved in rustling and killing. Then Monte and Chet find that their lives on the range are inexorably redirected.

Who’s in it. Monte Walsh stars Tom Selleck as Monte Walsh, Isabella Rossellini as 'Countess' Martine, Keith Carradine as Chester 'Chet' Rollins and George Eads as Frank 'Shorty' Austin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Monte Walsh has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monte Walsh page.

If you liked it. Fans of Monte Walsh tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.