Taylor Sheridan's Acclaimed Western 'Wind River' Blocked for Some Netflix Users

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Taylor Sheridan's acclaimed 2017 neo-Western film 'Wind River', which starred Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Jon Bernthal, and Gil Birmingham, has been blocked from streaming on Netflix's ad-supported tier due to rights-related issues. The film, which was the third installment in Sheridan's 'Modern West' trilogy, received critical acclaim and was a box office success, grossing $45 million worldwide against an $11 million budget.

Why it matters

The blocking of 'Wind River' on Netflix's ad-supported tier highlights the complexities of streaming rights and the challenges content creators like Sheridan face in ensuring their work is widely accessible. As Sheridan continues to produce hit shows for Paramount+ and has signed a new deal with NBCUniversal, the fate of his earlier films on various streaming platforms remains an ongoing issue.

The details

Sheridan, known for his work on shows like 'Yellowstone', 'Tulsa King', and 'Mayor of Kingstown', broke out as a writer with films like 'Sicario' and 'Hell or High Water'. He made his directorial debut with 'Wind River', which received widespread critical acclaim for its tense narrative and central performances. However, the film has now been blocked from streaming on Netflix's ad-supported tier, likely due to rights-related issues.

• Wind River was released in 2017.
• Sheridan recently signed a lucrative new deal with NBCUniversal after severing ties with Paramount+.

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What’s next

As Sheridan continues to produce new content for various platforms, the availability of his earlier films like 'Wind River' on streaming services will likely remain an ongoing issue that fans and critics will continue to monitor.