
Murder at Yellowstone City
2022

2025
RDirector
Richard Gray
Runtime
95 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetSynopsis
Set against the turbulent backdrop of 1870s Montana, in the moments before the execution of Isaac Broadway, he gives his estranged son, Henry, an impossible task: murder the man who framed him for a crime he didn’t commit. Intent on fulfilling his promise, Henry travels to the remote town of Trinity, where an unexpected turn of events traps him in town and leaves him caught between Gabriel Dove, the town’s upstanding new sheriff, and a mysterious figure named St. Christopher.
Overall Score
Fair
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks any visible LGBTQ+ characters or queer-themed narratives. The story focuses on traditional frontier justice and vendettas.
Gender Representation
The plot is driven by male-centric conflicts, specifically the relationship between Isaac and Henry. While female actors are in the cast, the narrative emphasizes patriarchal authority.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
Meaningful inclusion is present through the character of Running Cub, a Blackfoot woman. The casting of Samuel L. Jackson also bolsters the ensemble's diversity.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The film critiques traditional Western tropes by portraying established institutions as corrupt. It challenges the reliability of frontier justice and local power structures.
Disability Representation
There is no evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this story.
Strengths
Areas for Improvement
AI Analysis
The film operates as a revisionist Western that prioritizes the deconstruction of institutional authority over traditional genre tropes. It successfully disrupts the monolithic white frontier myth by introducing racial complexity and questioning the morality of historical legacies. However, the narrative remains heavily centered on male-driven conflict and patriarchal lineage. The absence of LGBTQ+ representation and disability-focused storylines limits its overall progressive reach. Ultimately, the film finds its strength in cultural critique and ethnic inclusion, even as it remains narrow in its gender and identity spectrum.
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