Close Range

Close Range has quietly become one of the more dependable crime dramas currently available in Australia on Hoopla, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and ViX Premium Amazon Channel. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 337 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Scott Adkins's performance alone is worth the time investment. Start it on Hoopla whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Close Range arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Close Range treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. A rogue soldier turned outlaw is thrust into a relentless fight with a corrupt sheriff, his obedient deputies, and a dangerous drug cartel in order to protect his sister and her young daughter. Scott Adkins and Nick Chinlund lead a cast that gives the tension real weight. It was released in 2015. What makes Close Range hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in Close Range. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Watch Scott Adkins work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.

Close Range was released in 2015, directed by Isaac Florentine. The full 80-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.