Meek's Cutoff (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2010, Meek's Cutoff is a drama and western film directed by Kelly Reichardt, running about 104 minutes. “The Road to Civilisation is Not Always Civilised.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in 1845, this drama follows a group of settlers as they embark on a punishing journey along the Oregon Trail. When their guide leads them astray, the expedition is forced to contend with the unforgiving conditions of the high plain desert.
Who’s in it. Meek's Cutoff stars Michelle Williams as Emily Tetherow, Bruce Greenwood as Stephen Meek, Will Patton as Soloman Tetherow and Zoe Kazan as Millie Gately, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Meek's Cutoff has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $876.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium, Philo, YouTube TV and MUBI and 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 Meek's Cutoff page.
If you liked it. Fans of Meek's Cutoff tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Meek's Cutoff (2010)?
- In US, Meek's Cutoff is available to stream on Peacock Premium, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Meek's Cutoff worth watching?
- Meek's Cutoff holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Meek's Cutoff?
- Meek's Cutoff stars Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Will Patton, Zoe Kazan and Paul Dano.
- When was Meek's Cutoff released?
- Meek's Cutoff was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.