This classic Western sees seven gunmen hired to protect a poor village from bandits. It's a foundational film in the 'hired guns defend innocents' trope, even if it's less focused on the outlaw perspective of RDR2.

The film is an American remake of Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece, Seven Samurai, transplanting the story to the Wild West.

Elmer Bernstein's iconic and rousing theme music is instantly recognizable and perfectly embodies the heroic spirit of the film's protagonists.

While set in the 1980s, the Coen Brothers' film is often described as a neo-western due to its themes of fate, violence, and the changing nature of evil in a modern world. It shares RDR2's sense of unavoidable consequence.

Javier Bardem's chilling portrayal of Anton Chigurh, a relentless and enigmatic killer, earned him an Academy Award.

The film is known for its minimalist dialogue and intense suspense, focusing on the ripple effects of violence and the struggle to comprehend a world spiraling out of control.

Another Tarantino Western, this film is primarily a chamber piece set in a single location during a blizzard. It features a group of suspicious characters, including bounty hunters and outlaws, trapped together.

Ennio Morricone composed an original score for the film, his first for a Western in decades, and won an Oscar for it.

The film was shot on 70mm film, giving it a grand, epic look despite its confined setting, a deliberate choice by Tarantino to evoke classic roadshow epics.

Quentin Tarantino's stylish Western is a revenge tale set in the antebellum South, featuring a former slave turned bounty hunter. While more stylized than RDR2, it shares themes of freedom, justice, and the harsh realities of the era.

Christoph Waltz won an Oscar for his role as Dr. King Schultz, the eccentric German bounty hunter who takes Django under his wing.

Tarantino pays homage to Spaghetti Westerns with his visuals and music choices, creating a film that is both brutal and darkly comedic.

This film blends the Western genre with horror, creating a uniquely gritty and unsettling experience. It follows a rescue party into dangerous territory, facing threats both human and inhuman.

Kurt Russell leads a solid cast on a perilous journey through a harsh and unforgiving landscape.

The film is known for its slow-burn tension and sudden bursts of shocking, practical gore, grounding its horror elements in a stark, realistic Western setting.

While set in the Australian Outback, this 'Meatpie Western' shares RDR2's themes of outlaw loyalty, harsh consequences, and impossible moral choices. It's a brutal and beautiful film.

The screenplay and score were both written by musician Nick Cave, who brings a unique, dark sensibility to the story.

The film's desolate landscape is almost a character itself, reflecting the grim circumstances faced by the characters caught between the law and their outlaw family.

Kevin Costner's directorial effort is a return to the classic, character-driven Western. It focuses on a group of free-grazing cowboys forced to defend their way of life against a ruthless cattle baron.

Costner also stars alongside Robert Duvall, who gives a fantastic performance as the wise, aging boss of the outfit.

The film culminates in a well-executed, realistic shootout sequence that feels earned and grounded, emphasizing the danger and chaos of frontier violence.

This film brings the legendary story of Wyatt Earp and the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral to life with style and memorable characters. It captures the feel of a town struggling between lawlessness and order.

Val Kilmer's portrayal of Doc Holliday is widely celebrated as a standout performance, full of wit and tragic depth.

The film is known for its sharp dialogue and focus on the relationships between the historical figures, making their struggle against the Cowboys gang compelling.

Sergio Leone's iconic Spaghetti Western is foundational to the genre and influenced countless stories, including potentially RDR2. It features vast landscapes, morally ambiguous characters, and a hunt for treasure amidst chaos.

Ennio Morricone's legendary score is instantly recognizable and perfectly captures the film's epic scope and tension. It's one of the most famous film scores ever created.

Clint Eastwood's 'Man with No Name' became the archetype for the cool, stoic Western hero, and this film elevated the genre with its scale, visual style, and cynical view of human nature.

While set earlier than RDR2, this film shares the game's focus on brutal survival in a relentless, unforgiving environment. It's a visceral experience about enduring the absolute worst.

Leonardo DiCaprio's commitment to the role is legendary, reportedly enduring freezing conditions and eating raw bison liver on set to capture the authenticity of Hugh Glass's ordeal.

Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu shot the film using only natural light in remote locations, contributing significantly to its raw, realistic feel and mirroring the game's depiction of a harsh, beautiful wilderness.

This remake offers a tense, character-driven standoff between a desperate rancher and a charismatic outlaw. It explores themes of duty, desperation, and the thin line between good and bad.

Christian Bale and Russell Crowe deliver compelling performances as the two leads, creating a dynamic that is central to the film's tension.

The movie builds suspense through moral conflict and psychological sparring as much as action, making the simple act of getting a man to a train a high-stakes ordeal.

The Coen Brothers' take on this classic story is lauded for its gritty realism and authentic dialogue, capturing the harshness of the late 19th-century frontier. It feels grounded and lived-in, much like the detailed world of RDR2.

Hailee Steinfeld delivered an astonishing performance as Mattie Ross in her breakout role, holding her own against veterans like Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon.

Unlike many Westerns, this version adheres closely to Charles Portis's original novel, giving it a unique voice and a focus on character and the challenging journey rather than just shootouts.

Clint Eastwood's masterpiece is a powerful deconstruction of the Western myth, much like RDR2 challenges romantic notions of the era. It shows the ugly, painful reality of violence and what it truly costs.

Eastwood famously sat on the script for years, waiting until he was old enough to play the lead role of William Munny, an aging outlaw forced back into violence.

The film swept the Oscars, winning Best Picture and Best Director, solidifying its place as a modern classic that grapples with themes of reputation, consequence, and whether a man can truly escape his past – a question Arthur Morgan constantly faces.

This film feels like it was pulled directly from the mood and atmosphere of Red Dead Redemption 2. It's a slow-burn, elegiac portrait of the end of the outlaw era, focusing on the psychological toll and the mundane reality behind the legend.

Brad Pitt spent years trying to get this project made, drawn to the complex relationship between the aging, paranoid outlaw and his star-struck, resentful fan.

The cinematography by Roger Deakins is simply breathtaking, capturing the vast, fading American landscape with a painterly quality that mirrors the game's stunning visuals. It's less about action and more about the weight of reputation and the melancholy of a world disappearing.