Open Range is a 2003 western film directed by Kevin Costner, who also stars in the lead role alongside Robert Duvall, Annette Bening, and Michael Gambon. The film is set in the 1880s and follows the story of Charley Waite (Costner) and Boss Spearman (Duvall), two men who lead a group of cattle drivers on a long and dangerous journey across the American West.
Along the way, they encounter a small town controlled by a corrupt lawman named Denton Baxter (Gambon), who is intent on keeping his power by any means necessary. When one of their crew is brutally beaten and left for dead, Charley and Boss are forced to take up arms and defend themselves and their crew against Baxter's men.
As the conflict escalates, Charley becomes romantically involved with a local woman named Sue Barlow (Bening), who shares their idealistic vision of a peaceful world without violence. However, their relationship is complicated by Sue's connection to Baxter, who she blames for the death of her husband.
As the final confrontation between Charley and Baxter approaches, the film explores themes of justice, revenge, and the consequences of taking up arms in a lawless world. With stunning cinematography, a top-notch cast, and a gripping storyline, Open Range is widely regarded as one of the best modern westerns ever made.