Ain't Them Bodies Saints

Between the flood of true-crime and procedurals, Ain't Them Bodies Saints in the US on Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel is the one that actually holds up. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 467 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Rooney Mara sets the tone, and the ensemble matches it scene for scene. Available now on Philo — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Ain't Them Bodies Saints earns its spot. The plotting in Ain't Them Bodies Saints is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. Bob Muldoon and Ruth Guthrie, an impassioned young outlaw couple on an extended crime spree, are finally apprehended by lawmen after a shootout in the Texas hills. Although Ruth wounds a local officer, Bob takes the blame. But four years later, Bob escapes from prison and sets out to find Ruth and their daughter, born during his incarceration. Credit to Rooney Mara and Casey Affleck for grounding it — this is a cast that earns the twists. Ain't Them Bodies Saints came out in 2013. The plot mechanics of Ain't Them Bodies Saints never overwhelm the human cost underneath them. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, Ain't Them Bodies Saints will keep you hooked. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Rooney Mara anchors it, but the writing does the real work. If you are going to commit to one crime drama this month, make it this one.

Ain't Them Bodies Saints was released in 2013, directed by David Lowery. The full 96-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.