Blackthorn

Blackthorn, in the US on YouTube TV and Dox Amazon Channel, respects the story underneath its action rather than burying it. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Sam Shepard's performance is the throughline that holds the set pieces together. Put it on tonight on YouTube TV and see for yourself.

There is a reason Blackthorn keeps coming up in conversation. The choreography in Blackthorn serves the story instead of interrupting it. In Bolivia, Butch Cassidy (now calling himself James Blackthorn) pines for one last sight of home, an adventure that aligns him with a young robber and makes the duo a target for gangs and lawmen alike. Sam Shepard and Eduardo Noriega lead a cast that earns every set piece rather than just filling it. Blackthorn came out in 2011. What separates Blackthorn from disposable action entertainment is character work that survives the explosions. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

The genre has a long history of front-loading its best moments — Blackthorn is not one of those. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Sam Shepard anchors the chaos with real screen presence. Every set piece here is doing more than one job at once.

Blackthorn was released in 2011, directed by Mateo Gil. The full 98-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.