“The Revenant” (2015) is a gripping tale set in 1820s America, following the journey of fur trapper Hugh Glass and his son Hawk after an attack by Arikara Native Americans. Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, the film is a mix of drama, action, adventure, nature, historical, and thriller genres.
Joining a pelt-gathering expedition, Glass and his son find themselves in a dire situation after being attacked. Left for dead by his party, Glass sets off on a journey of survival and revenge after being betrayed and left for dead but manages to nurse himself back to health.
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Hugh Glass, Forrest Goodluck as his son Hawk, Tom Hardy as the roughneck, John Fitzgerald, and Will Poulter as the inexperienced Jim Bridger, the film captures the harsh and unforgiving nature of the American frontier.
The impressive cinematography and raw performances by the cast bring to life this intense and harrowing tale of resilience and determination. The film received an MPAA rating of R, making it suitable for mature audiences due to its intense action and dramatic themes.
