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Five years after the Civil War, freedwoman and former Buffalo Soldier Moses "Mo" Washington travels west to lay claim on a gold mine- the summation of years of toil for Mo and her community. It is a mean, dangerous world for an unaccompanied Black woman in 1870 America and so Mo travels into the deep frontier disguised as a man. After her stagecoach is ambushed by a group of murderous thieves, Mo is forced to hold legendary outlaw Tommy Walsh captive while the remaining surviving passengers seek out help. What ensues is a battle of wills, blurring the line between captor and captive, as they both try to survive the harsh western landscape.

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Tim Cogshell FilmWeek (LAist) 06/28/2023
This movie is more John Ford and Sergio Leone in that the characters talk too much. If it had been a little more Sergio and a little less John, it would've been an even better movie. Go to Full Review Noel Murray Los Angeles Times 06/27/2023
Wright and Bell have a powerful dynamic, with her playing Mo as quietly ferocious and him playing Tommy as brashly theatrical. Go to Full Review Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times 06/23/2023
3/4
A stark and unsuspecting Western. Go to Full Review Michael Clark Epoch Times 08/12/2023
5/5
Mandler’s brilliant “Surrounded” is everything dedicated fans of Westerns could possibly want. It is a throwback in every sense of the word and could have been produced at any point in the last 70 or so years by the likes of Ford, Hawks, or Eastwood. Go to Full Review Lee Zumpe Tampa Bay Newspapers 07/27/2023
Mandler shines the spotlight on the thorny relationship that develops between Mo and Tommy. Wright and Bell both deliver outstanding performances in their roles, though the script shortchanges both characters in terms of their development. Go to Full Review Jeffrey M. Anderson Common Sense Media 06/26/2023
4/5
Talky but thoughtful and beautifully composed, this post-Civil War-era Western addresses complex nuances of race, gender, discrimination. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Bobby E @RT23212962 Apr 8 Well. Glad I did'nt pass this one up. Excellent film making . Very well done . Locations . Photography Cast. Story . Even liked the end . See more Pedro Henrique C @Pedro2005 Jan 7 Surrounded (2023) Incredible performances, a strong script, beautiful cinematography, and a great cast. A great Western movie! See more Kyle M @RT77296778 05/12/2025 Letitia Wright shoots a capable mark amongst the genre legends as she strengthens her peak in a traditional yet conversational western that socially ponders through provocative themes upwards a satisfying conclusion. (B+) See more 06/24/2024 Horrible writing. Just terrible. See more Joe W @JoeWasik 04/20/2024 Nice movie to pass the time. However, while the protagonist is in great danger, there is surprisingly little tension. Maybe a better editor and some music could have accomplished that. See more Anna S @RT22718723 02/27/2024 Exceeded expectations! Great acting. Some unexpected twists! See more Read all reviews
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Anthony Mandler

Director

Letitia Wright

Mo Washington

Jamie Bell

Tommy Walsh

Jeffrey Donovan

Wheeler

Brett Gelman

Mr. Fields

Michael Kenneth Williams

Will Clay

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Synopsis Five years after the Civil War, freedwoman and former Buffalo Soldier Moses "Mo" Washington travels west to lay claim on a gold mine- the summation of years of toil for Mo and her community. It is a mean, dangerous world for an unaccompanied Black woman in 1870 America and so Mo travels into the deep frontier disguised as a man. After her stagecoach is ambushed by a group of murderous thieves, Mo is forced to hold legendary outlaw Tommy Walsh captive while the remaining surviving passengers seek out help. What ensues is a battle of wills, blurring the line between captor and captive, as they both try to survive the harsh western landscape.
Director
Anthony Mandler
Producer
Anthony Mandler, Aaron L. Gilbert, Jason Michael Berman, Derek Iger, Letitia Wright, Ade O'Adesina
Screenwriter
Andrew Pagana, Justin Thomas
Distributor
MGM+
Production Co
Mandalay Pictures, Creative Wealth Media Finance
Rating
R (Violence and Language)
Genre
Western, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 20, 2023
Runtime
1h 41m