Wild Horse Nine (2026)
Film · Comedy, Crime, Thriller
One to seeif you enjoy sharp, cynical dialogue and high-stakes absurdity set against a background of political unrest.
Expect a sharp, cynical script full of rhythmic banter and sudden violence typical of director Martin McDonagh’s work. It balances political intrigue with a dry, pitch-black humor that makes the high-stakes conspiracy feel both absurd and dangerous.
What it is about
Shortly before the 1973 Chilean coup, CIA agents Chris and Lee are dispatched from Santiago to Easter Island by their bureau chief, MJ. Amongst the Island's iconic statues, and as the longtime partners wrestle with their dark pasts and present conspiracies, Chris's newfound bond with a pair of rebellious students threatens to send everyone’s trip to this remote paradise sideways.
Trailer
What Wild Horse Nine is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Watching a Martin McDonagh film typically involves a jarring but brilliant shift between whip-smart, rhythmic banter and moments of shocking, visceral violence. This project promises a tense, sun-drenched atmosphere on Easter Island, where the stillness of the stone Moai contrasts with the manic energy of CIA paranoia. Expect the pace to feel taut, driven by character-focused dialogue that oscillates between existential dread and farcical bureaucracy.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is essential for fans of black comedies who prefer their political thrillers with a side of nihilism. If you find sudden tonal shifts from jokes to cruelty off-putting, you should probably give this a miss. One honest caveat is that McDonagh’s style can often feel overly theatrical, prioritising clever wordplay and eccentric character quirks over a realistic portrayal of the historical 1973 Chilean setting.
The right evening for it
It is perfect for a night when you want something intellectually stimulating but darkly entertaining. It suits an evening that demands your full attention to catch every dry insult and subtle plot thread.
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Another trailer
Trailer · Official Trailer
How Wild Horse Nine leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
Expect to come away feeling both entertained and unsettled by the casual cruelty of history, likely lingering on the absurdity of men playing god in a remote paradise.
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More clips
Clip · "Rapa Nui" Official Clip
Featurette · TIFF Premiere
Featurette · Standing Ovation TIFF
Wild Horse Nine soundtrack
Music by Carter Burwell
Awards
Wild Horse Nine won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at Venice.
Venice Film Festival
- Won: Volpi Cup for Best Actor · John Malkovich · 2026
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Questions people ask
- When does Wild Horse Nine come out?
- Wild Horse Nine opens in cinemas on 30 October 2026 in Australia, 4 November 2026 in the UK, and 6 November 2026 in the US and Ireland.
- Is Wild Horse Nine a funny film?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Funny, with a tense streak. Expect a sharp, cynical script full of rhythmic banter and sudden violence typical of director Martin McDonagh’s work. It balances political intrigue with a dry, pitch-black humor that makes the high-stakes conspiracy feel both absurd and dangerous.
- How long is Wild Horse Nine?
- Wild Horse Nine runs 116 min.
- What awards did Wild Horse Nine win?
- Wild Horse Nine won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at Venice.
- Who composed the music for Wild Horse Nine?
- The music for Wild Horse Nine is by Carter Burwell.
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