#8: The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)

Hollywood Westerns usually portray dashing cowboys or charming outlaws, focusing more on action than historical accuracy. People flock to see the quintessential outlaw causing chaos or the charming hero at the center of the turmoil.

The movie The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford breaks the mold by blending accuracy with the allure of Westerns. Centered on Robert Ford’s fixation with Jesse James, it captures James at his legendary peak, earning praise for its truthful depiction of characters and the era.