Westerns hold a special place in cinematic history, offering tales of rugged landscapes, high-stake standoffs, and timeless themes of justice and morality. Paramount+ houses some of the finest movies from this genre, and for fans looking to immerse themselves in the wild west adventures from the comfort of their homes, here’s a roundup of the 13 best westerns available to stream right now.

1.True Grit (2010) – The Coen Brothers’ adaptation of Charles Portis’ novel offers a modern take on the Western classic featuring Jeff Bridges as Rooster Cogburn, a role that earned him an Oscar nomination.

2.Once Upon A Time In The West (1968) – Directed by Sergio Leone, this epic tale of revenge and redemption is often hailed as one of the greatest Western films ever made.

3.The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) – Clint Eastwood directs and stars in this story about a Missouri farmer who seeks vengeance for his murdered family during the Civil War.

4.The Magnificent Seven (2016) – This remake of the 1960 classic brings together Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, and Ethan Hawke as part of a diverse band of gunslingers defending a village from ruthless bandits.

5.3:10 to Yuma (2007) – A tension-filled remake starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale that chronicles a desperate rancher’s attempt to bring an infamous outlaw to justice.

6.Hell Or High Water (2016) – A modern western heist film that follows two brothers resorting to robbing banks as a form of justice against the foreclosure of their family land.

7.Hostiles (2017) – Christian Bale stars as an Army captain escorting a Cheyenne war chief back to his tribal lands in this gritty portrayal of frontier life.

8.A Fistful Of Dollars (1964) – The film that launched Clint Eastwood’s career as an icon in the Western genre with its groundbreaking storyline and direction by Sergio Leone.

9.Brokeback Mountain (2005) – An unconventional Western romance that explores the forbidden relationship between two cowboys over several decades.

10.Tombstone (1993) – Kurt Russell leas as Wyatt Earp in this action-packed tale about one of the most famous gunfights in the Old West.

11.The Proposition (2005) – This Australian western follows a man given nine days to kill his older brother or else his younger brother will be hung for crime he didn’t commit.

12.Yellowstone: The Beginning (2021-Present) – Expanding upon Taylor Sheridan’s “Yellowstone,” this series dives into the Dutton family’s past establishing their Montana ranch during 19th century America.

13.Lonesome Dove (1989 miniseries) – Based on Larry McMurtry’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, this critically acclaimed miniseries charts the adventures of retired Texas Rangers driving cattle to Montana.

Each title above embodies different aspects of the Western genre—from classic shootouts to nuanced drama—and Paramount+ offers subscribers an opportunity to saddle up for these legendary tales anytime they’re looking for a taste of Americana or an adrenaline-fueled adventure through the Old West’s dusty trails and lawless towns.