Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2

This drama continues the story of the American West's colonization, following the characters first introduced in Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1. The narrative explores the expansion and settlement of the region through the perspectives of friends, families, and enemies. Spanning a period between 1859 and 1874, the plot covers the years surrounding the Civil War. The story focuses on the hardships of establishing a life in a divided country, highlighting the struggles against natural elements and the conflicts between settlers and indigenous populations. In this installment, Hayes Ellison works as a security guard while the leader of a settler trek attempts to maintain social harmony among the group.

The film was directed by Kevin Costner, who also co-wrote the screenplay and served as a producer. This is the fifth film Costner has directed, following Dances with Wolves, The Postman, Open Range, and the first chapter of this saga. The ensemble cast includes Kevin Costner as Hayes Ellison, Sienna Miller as Frances Kittredge, Sam Worthington as Trent Gephart, Giovanni Ribisi as Roland Bailey, Jena Malone as Ellen / Lucy, and Abbey Lee as Marigold. Produced by Territory Pictures with a budget of 50 million USD, the movie has a runtime of 190 minutes. On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 6.8/10 based on 13 votes.