Heaven's Gate (1980)

Harvard graduate James Averill serves as the sheriff of prosperous Jackson County, Wyoming, standing at the center of a conflict between impoverished immigrants and affluent cattle farmers. Politically connected ranchers enlist mercenary Nathan Champion—who is also vying for the affections of local madam Ella Watson—to combat the immigrant uprising. As tensions escalate, both Averill and Champion start to question their decisions.

Genres: Drama, Western, History

What to watch after Heaven's Gate

• Wyatt Earp (1994) — Same feel: ambitious, dramatic
• Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) — Same feel: dramatic, serious
• At Close Range (1986) — Same feel: dramatic, painful
• Duel in the Sun (1946)
• The Hudsucker Proxy (1994) — Two steps away in the credits
• Cheyenne Autumn (1964)