Let Him Go

Overview

Based on the novel by Larry Watson, the film focuses on the story of retired sheriff George Blackledge (Kevin Costner) whose wife Margaret (Diane Lane) is bent on finding their grandson after the death of their son. Their daughter-in-law Lorna (Kayli Carter) has taken the boy to go live with another man. When the Blackledges discover that their grandson's new family is involved in dodgy situations, they try to rescue him, but not without becoming entangled in this new family's problems. Written and directed by Thomas Bezucha.

Product Details

Release Date:	02/02/2021
UPC:	0191329136942
Original Release:	2020
Source:	UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENT.
Language:	English

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Diane Lane	Margaret Blackledge
Kevin Costner	George Blackledge
Lesley Manville	Blanche Weboy
Kayli Carter	Lorna Blackledge
BooBoo Stewart	Peter Dragswolf
Jeffrey Donovan	Bill Weboy
Will Brittain	Donnie Weboy
Ryan Bruce	James Blackledge
Adam Stafford	Marvin Weboy
Bradley Stryker	Sheriff Nevelson
Tayden Marks	Bag Boy
Caillou Pettis	Cart Boy
Connor Mackay	Elton Weboy
Aidan Moreno	Montgomery Manager
Greg Lawson	Gladstone Sheriff
Ryan Northcott	Doctor
Will Hochman	Tucker
Andrew Beha	Stand In (uncredited)
Misty Kay	Red Owl Customer
Amber Shaun	Diner
CJ Collard	Cowboy (uncredited)
Bud Klasky	Diner (uncredited)
Bram Hornung	Jimmy Blackledge
John Treleaven	Justice of the Peace
Heather Lea MacCallum	Landlady
Kira Bradley	Montgomery Ward Customer
Judith Buchan	Ressler's Waitress
Marilyn Potts	Ressler's Cashier
Michael Giacchino	Composer

Technical Credits

Thomas Bezucha

Larry Watson

Thomas Bezucha	Screenwriter,Director,Producer
Larry Watson	Screenwriter
Kimi Armstrong Stein	Executive Producer,Producer
Kevin Costner	Executive Producer,Producer
Jeffrey Lampert	Executive Producer,Producer
Josh McLaughlin	Executive Producer,Producer
Paula Mazur	Producer
Chad Cosgrave	Stunts
Rod Lake	Executive Producer
Mitchell Kaplan	Producer

Editorial Reviews

Let Him Go is a gripping thriller that plays out like a Western, brimming with star power to back up its simple concept. When a retired couple recovering from heartache watches their daughter-in-law remarry into an abusive relationship, they take matters into their own hands to make sure that their grandson is safe. George Blackledge (Kevin Costner) is a retired sheriff turned Montana rancher, who still hangs on to his pistol and badge. His wife Margaret (Diane Lane) swapped out breaking horses for homemaking. But their ideal situation changes to heartache when their son dies in an accident, leaving behind their daughter-in-law, Lorna (Kayli Carter) and grandson, Jimmy. Three years later, a handsome young man named Donnie (Will Brittain) has swept through town and won Lorna's heart in a whirlwind romance and marriage. Unfortunately, he's not as kind as he appeared at first glance, turning abusive to both Lorna and Jimmy in a heartbeat. But when he suddenly takes them back to where his own family lives in North Dakota, Margaret's gut instincts tell her that something is off. Fueled by a hunch, Margaret goes on a mission to make sure what is left of her lineage is safe. George goes along for some extra muscle, though he's a bit more wary of their legal rights to actually do anything about the situation. What they discover is that Donnie is actually part of the Weboy family clan, who have a huge compound that's far enough away from town that anyone local knows not to mess with them. Outmanned and outgunned, a simple rescue mission becomes a struggle for survival when the family matriarch, Blanche Weboy (Lesley Manville) instantly takes a dislike to George and Margaret. They then have one tough issue to resolve: making the Weboy clan let their grandson go? Directed and adapted for the screen by Thomas Bezucha (Monte Carlo, The Family Stone) Let Him Go provides plenty of opportunities for his stars to truly shine. Small, terse moments are masterfully handled to let tension build and break in a very relatable and human way. The depth of the characters heightens the drama, while the stakes are constantly raised to the breaking point. The all-star cast are treated to roles they can really sink their teeth into. With almost everyone in the film being both likeable and unlikeable, there's an element of realism, despite the clear delineation between the good guys and the bad. The violence restrained in the first half of the film makes the actualized violence less abrupt as the movie shifts gears. The beautiful scenery surrounding the shocking violence is a contradiction that perfectly matches the temperament of most of the characters. Ultimately, Let Him Go is as charming as it is rough around the edges. Technically proficient and well played, the film rollicks through material that is cringe worthy not because it's badly executed, but because it pushes past the edge of the comfort zone. For the hardy and forewarned, there is plenty of grit in this story to enjoy.