# The Rider (2018)

> After a devastating rodeo injury, a young South Dakota cowboy must choose between the dangerous life that defines him and an uncertain future beyond it.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/308176

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Drama, Western
- Director: Chloé Zhao
- Cast: Brady Jandreau, Tim Jandreau, Lilly Jandreau, Cat Clifford, Terri Dawn Pourier, Lane Scott, Tanner Langdeau, James Calhoon
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6217608/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, lyrical, intimate, quiet evening, reflective weekend

## Synopsis

A young cowboy grapples with the harsh realities of life after a devastating injury threatens his passion for rodeo.

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