Old Henry (2021)
Kernel Score: 82% · 665 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Western, Action, Drama
Released: 2021-10-01
Runtime: 99 minutes
Where to watch Old Henry
- Stream: Netflix
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A widowed farmer and his son warily take in a mysterious, injured man with a satchel of cash. When a posse of men claiming to be the law come for the money, the farmer must decide who to trust. Defending a siege of his homestead, the farmer reveals a talent for gun-slinging that surprises everyone calling his true identity into question.
Old Henry parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Old Henry is an NR western involving a farmer defending his home from an armed posse, with gunfights and themes of trust and betrayal.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Reviewers describe an explosive, violent siege as men with guns come for hidden cash, in classic western gunfight fashion.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Potsy Ponciroli
Cast
- Tim Blake Nelson as Henry
- Scott Haze as Curry
- Gavin Lewis as Wyatt
- Stephen Dorff as Ketchum
- Trace Adkins as Al
- Richard Speight Jr. as Dugan
- Max Arciniega as Stilwell
- Brad Carter as Branigan
- Kent Shelton as Cowardly Gunslinger (uncredited)
Old Henry FAQ
Is Old Henry good?
Old Henry has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 665 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Old Henry?
In the US you can stream Old Henry on Netflix, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Old Henry OK for kids?
Old Henry is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Old Henry is an NR western involving a farmer defending his home from an armed posse, with gunfights and themes of trust and betrayal.