Kevin Costner’s 2003 Western Open Range is streaming on Peacock now, but not for long—viewers have until July 1 to catch it. Directed and starring Costner as a former soldier, the film teams him with Robert Duvall’s free-grazing herder and pits them against a
A well-timed escape hatch for Western fans is closing fast: Kevin Costner’s underrated gem Open Range is available to stream on Peacock, but the clock is ticking.
Costner’s character in the 2003 movie is a former soldier who joins forces with a free-grazing herder. Together. they take on a cattle baron—an opponent that will feel familiar to anyone who’s spent time in the world of Yellowstone. where John Dutton’s fight is rooted in protection and control. In Open Range. the values run in the opposite direction: Costner’s character is convinced that open land belongs to the people and wild animals.
The film, which Costner also directed, brought major numbers back at the box office. Open Range grossed nearly $70 million worldwide against a reported budget of $22 million. It’s also been regarded well by critics over the years, holding a “Certified Fresh” 79% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The site’s consensus describes it as “Greatly benefiting from the tremendous chemistry between Kevin Costner and Robert Duvall. ” calling Open Range “a sturdy modern Western with classic roots.”.
For viewers who might be discovering Costner’s Western work for the first time. Open Range is also stacked with familiar faces. Robert Duvall stars as the free-grazing herder, and Michael Gambon plays a villain. The movie also features Diego Luna—best known for Andor—in an early prominent Hollywood role.
On the Peacock end, the window is clear: you can watch Open Range on Peacock until July 1.
The timing hits especially hard given where Costner is headed—and what he already left behind. He rose to a new level with Yellowstone as well as his role as John Dutton III. but he moved on from the show. Costner is working on an ambitious five-movie Western series that has remained stalled halfway through. and he even had to partially fund his passion project himself. It’s still unclear whether there’s been any progress, and the series’ second installment remains unreleased.
All of that makes Open Range feel like more than a casual recommendation right now—it’s a chance to revisit one of Costner’s best Western performances before it disappears from the platform.
Costner’s Open Range released on August 15, 2003, and runs 139 minutes.
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