Don't Come Knocking is a 2005 film directed by Wim Wenders and written by Sam Shepard. The film stars Shepard, Jessica Lange, Tim Roth, Sarah Polley, and Eva Marie Saint. The movie tells the story of Howard Spence (Shepard), a washed-up Western movie star who has been living a life of excess and self-destruction. One day, he wakes up and decides to leave his current life behind and find out if he has a child from a relationship he had decades earlier.
Howard travels to Montana to find his former lover Doreen (Lange) and their child. Along the way, he meets a struggling actress named Sky (Polley), who is also looking for a sense of purpose in her life. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and redemption. As they search for Howard's past, they encounter many obstacles and confrontations, including the arrival of Howard's agent Earl (Roth) who tries to bring him back to Hollywood. Ultimately, Howard discovers the truth about his past and finds a chance at a better future.
The movie is a poignant and bittersweet exploration of aging, regret, and second chances. It features beautiful cinematography of the American West and a haunting score by T-Bone Burnett. Don't Come Knocking is a thoughtful and nuanced drama that will resonate with anyone who has ever wondered about the roads not taken.