Great Western Movies About Real-Life Cowboys & Outlaws

The Western movie genre is known for its depiction of American legends, and there are a number of great movies based on true stories of real-life figures, including cowboys and outlaws. In fact, many of the best movies in the Western genre are based on real people. In some cases, outlaws, cowboys, and other historical figures from the American West are immortalized by their depictions in famous Hollywood films. ome of the most timeless Western movies have helped turn moderately well-known cowboys, lawmen, or outlaws into lasting American icons. Typically, when a film manages to elevate the status of a historical figure in such a way, it's because the movie in question was successful enough to leave an impression on audiences and make them think more about the figures portrayed in the film. Here are 15 such films.