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What is Murder at Yellowstone City about?
Set in a declining boomtown in Montana, the film begins when a prospector’s discovery of gold seems to offer the community a new future. The prospector is then found dead, and a newcomer is arrested. As more killings and suspicions unsettle the town, neighbors turn against one another and the story builds toward a showdown. AMC Networks describes the newcomer as a former slave seeking a home there.
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The film is best described as a Western mystery: its murder investigation unfolds within a familiar frontier setting, rather than replacing the Western with a conventional modern crime story.
Who made it, and who is in the cast?
Richard Gray directed the film, and Eric Belgau wrote it. The principal cast listed on the official film website includes:
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- Gabriel Byrne
- Thomas Jane
- Isaiah Mustafa
- Anna Camp
- Nat Wolff
- Richard Dreyfuss
Where can you watch Murder at Yellowstone City?
For North America, RLJE Films announced a theatrical and on-demand release on June 24, 2022. AMC Networks later announced an AMC+ exclusive film premiere for November 18, 2022. At the time of Rotten Tomatoes’ listing, the film was available to stream on AMC+ and to rent or buy through Fandango; the official film website also lists an HD rental option.
Those are listed viewing routes, not a guarantee that the film is currently available in every country or through every service. Check the provider directly for your region, current subscription status and rental or purchase terms.
Is there a DVD or Blu-ray?
Yes. RLJE Films announced DVD and Blu-ray releases for August 23, 2022. That confirms a physical home-video release, but does not establish current stock, edition, price or regional compatibility. Check the live retailer listing before buying.
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How long is the film?
The official film website lists a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes, while Rotten Tomatoes lists 2 hours 6 minutes. The listings differ by one minute, so check the runtime shown by your chosen service if precision matters. The official site labels the film NR.
Is it worth watching?
It may suit viewers who want a traditional frontier setting with a murder investigation and an ensemble cast. It is less clearly a fit for someone looking for a brisk, action-heavy mystery: Rotten Tomatoes’ cited review excerpts show disagreement about the film’s momentum and tone. Variety’s Joe Leydon praised it as a well-crafted independent film that works as both a constructed mystery and a conventional Western; Los Angeles Times critic Noel Murray objected to its slow pace and muted tone. Those excerpts illustrate differing responses, not a complete review survey.
Rotten Tomatoes listed a 24% Tomatometer from 21 critic reviews and a 50% Popcornmeter from more than 100 audience ratings when accessed in 2026. These aggregator scores can change and reflect different groups of reviewers and users; they are context, not a definitive measure of whether the film will work for you.
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Where was it filmed?
AMC Networks said the production filmed at a site known as Yellowstone City, built to represent an 1860s town, and that the movie was the first production filmed at the new western backlot at Yellowstone Film Ranch in Montana. In the distributor’s April 21, 2022 announcement, director and producer Richard Gray said he had dreamed about the Wild West since childhood and called making the film with its cast at the Montana backlot a dream come true. He also described it as the first film shot at Yellowstone Film Ranch.
In a June 24, 2022 ComingSoon interview, actor Thomas Jane discussed the purpose-built town and the horse wranglers’ work. He also described the Western as an American myth whose appeal has spread around the world, arguing that it explores the tension between individual freedom and the limits of living in society.
Release history
| Date | Release |
|---|---|
| June 24, 2022 | North American theatrical and on-demand release announced by RLJE Films and AMC Networks |
| August 23, 2022 | DVD and Blu-ray release date announced by RLJE Films and AMC Networks |
| November 18, 2022 | AMC+ exclusive film premiere announced by AMC Networks |
Dates reflect the announced North American release history; they do not establish present-day availability in other territories.
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Sources
- Official film website for the synopsis, cast, runtime, rating and rental listing.
- AMC Networks / RLJE Films distribution announcement for release history, home video and production details.
- AMC Networks’ October 2022 release calendar for the AMC+ premiere date.
- Rotten Tomatoes listing for its runtime, viewing links, scores and cited review excerpts.
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