Blackthorn (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 2011, Blackthorn is an action, adventure and western film directed by Mateo Gil, running about 98 minutes. “No destiny” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In Bolivia, Butch Cassidy (now calling himself James Blackthorne) pines for one last sight of home, an adventure that aligns him with a young robber and makes the duo a target for gangs and lawmen alike.

Who’s in it. Blackthorn stars Sam Shepard as James, Magaly Solier as Yana, Eduardo Noriega as Ing. Eduardo Apodaca and Stephen Rea as Mackinley, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Blackthorn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $987.9K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel 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 Blackthorn page.

If you liked it. Fans of Blackthorn 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.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Blackthorn (2011)?
In US, Blackthorn is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Dox Amazon Channel, 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 Blackthorn worth watching?
Blackthorn holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Blackthorn?
Blackthorn stars Sam Shepard, Magaly Solier, Eduardo Noriega, Stephen Rea and Daniel Aguirre.
When was Blackthorn released?
Blackthorn was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.