The Highwaymen is one of Netflix’s latest original films to launch on the streaming site. Though Netflix had a hit with its Oscar-winning Roma, the site hasn’t managed to crack the film nut yet. Its TV series are often lauded, but many of its films miss that special something…
When is The Highwaymen out on Netflix?
The Highwaymen is out globally on Netflix on March 29, 2019.
However, The Highwaymen will also launch in selected cinemas from March 15, 2019.
The movie will premier at the South By Southwest Film Festival on March 10, 2019.
Casey Silver, the man behind the development of the original Beverly Hills Cop and Top Gun, had been working on The Highwaymen since 2005.
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What is the plot of The Highwaymen?
Netflix describes the plot thusly: “The outlaws made headlines. The lawmen made history.
“From director John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side), The Highwaymen follows the untold true story of the legendary detectives who brought down Bonnie and Clyde.
“The full force of the FBI and the latest forensic technology aren’t enough to capture the nation’s most notorious criminals
“So two former Texas Rangers must rely on their gut instincts and old school skills to get the job done.”
Who is in the cast of The Highwaymen?
Kevin Costner plays the former Texas Ranger Frank Hamer.
Woody Harrelson plays his partner, the former ranger Maney Gault
Kathy Bates plays “Ma” Ferguson, the first female governor of Texas.
Other cast members include John Carroll Lynch, Kim Dickens, William Sadler, and Thomas Mann as Ted Hinton a Texas deputy sheriff.
Is there a trailer for The Highwaymen?
Yes, there is a trailer for The Highwaymen movie and you can watch it here.
The trailer has a well-crafted 1930s aesthetic with plenty of old cars and old slang.
Though the film is based on a true story, there is still anticipation to be had.
The Highwaymen is out on Netflix on March 29, 2019.