The Highwaymen (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2019, The Highwaymen is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by John Lee Hancock, running about 133 minutes. “The legends who took down Bonnie & Clyde” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Highwaymen stars Kevin Costner as Frank Hamer, Woody Harrelson as Manny Gault, Kathy Bates as Ma Ferguson and John Carroll Lynch as Lee Simmons, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Highwaymen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Highwaymen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Highwaymen tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Highwaymen (2019)?
- In US, The Highwaymen is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Highwaymen worth watching?
- The Highwaymen holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Highwaymen?
- The Highwaymen stars Kevin Costner, Woody Harrelson, Kathy Bates, John Carroll Lynch and Thomas Mann.
- When was The Highwaymen released?
- The Highwaymen was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.