In the unfortunately small stack of black Westerns in cinema history, The Harder They Fall might be overcooked, but, crucially, it’s a fun entry to the genre.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 19, 2024

With The Harder They Fall, Jeymes Samuel gives a voice to those who existed but were rarely heard, and issues in a new and exciting era for the Western genre.

| Original Score: 4.5/5 | Jul 18, 2024

If any word could describe “The Harder They Fall” it is dynamic. This is one of the most kinetically charged Westerns of the past decade, let alone this year.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Jul 15, 2024

As compelling as this Western tale can be, at times it is overshadowed by a few technical mishaps.

| Jul 15, 2024

The Harder They Fall is easily one of Netflix's most successful original movies. The cast do their very best to bring the most out of the script, there is action aplenty and the soundtrack is one of the most memorable of the year.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Jul 27, 2023

Boaz Yakin’s script crackles, and director Jeymus Samuels keeps the tension tightly wound.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Oct 21, 2022

Despite a strong start and the amazing talent on screen, the film sags in the middle before limping across the finish line with its predictable ending and head-scratching sequel setup.

| Original Score: 2.5/5 | Aug 16, 2022

The Harder They Fall is a perfect blend and display of Love, revenge and jealousy. There is a very deep rooted story and each character has a lot of heart. One of the best westerns in modern times

| Original Score: 8/10 | Aug 16, 2022

From start to finish, The Harder They Fall is a riveting rollercoaster ride, chock-full of compelling characters, aggressive action, and a decent dose of dynamic drama to give it that extra emotional "oomph" in the final stretch.

| Original Score: 8/10 | Jul 14, 2022

It's obvious Jeymes Samuel put his entire heart and soul into The Harder They Fall, as did every actor on the roster. Each character has a defining moment, perfectly complemented by Samuel's camera choices and his original music. An instant classic.

| Original Score: 5/5 | Mar 12, 2022

The Harder They Fall, like its few predecessors, unapologetically centers its Black characters and relies on a musical sensibility and aesthetic certain to replant the Western genre in broader, fertile ground

| Original Score: 4/5 | Mar 5, 2022

Here's a rare film that manages to be handsomely made, brutishly violent, intricately acted, and deliciously entertaining.

| Original Score: 4/4 | Feb 12, 2022

Everything is elevated to an almost cartoonish level, but the performances are big enough to carry it, with Elba maintaining a calm presence at the centre.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Jan 27, 2022

The Harder They Fall confirms there's no honor in performing garbage with relish.

| Jan 22, 2022

A stylish, hip hop infused, revisionist yet classical collision course tale of revenge on the American Frontier.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jan 9, 2022

It has the best combination of acting, score, narrative, pace, and overall aesthetic. A nuance and refreshing approach to the Western genre. One of the best films of 2021.

| Original Score: 4.5/5 | Jan 2, 2022

Without a doubt a visionary interpretation of this Western setting.

| Original Score: 6/10 | Dec 28, 2021

An exciting mess of a movie, lit as if shining the frontier sun through a prism, Jeymes Samuel's bold, kinetic all-Black Western 'The Harder They Fall' is a must-see.

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Dec 23, 2021

The music and the performances of Majors and Lindo, along with inventive action directing, pushed this one into the "perfect idea for a Netflix movie at home with friends.

| Original Score: B | Dec 20, 2021

The Harder They Fall is a rote story told extremely well, and it's incredibly fun to watch.

| Dec 19, 2021