Wind River Returns: Taylor Sheridan Thriller Back on Netflix

Taylor Sheridan's critically acclaimed 2017 crime thriller, Wind River, has returned to Netflix in the U.S. as of August 2026. The neo-Western film, directed by Sheridan, features a compelling pairing of Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen in the lead roles, with Jon Bernthal in a key supporting part.

Wind River follows a tracker and a new FBI agent as they investigate the unsolved death of a young woman on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming. Sheridan's intention with the film was to draw significant attention to the ongoing issue of violence against Indigenous women, a mission that resonated strongly with audiences and critics.

The film achieved considerable success, earning approximately $45 million worldwide against an $11 million budget and securing a reputation alongside other notable Sheridan works like Sicario and Hell or High Water. With a sequel, Wind River: The Next Chapter, in development, this resurgence on Netflix offers a timely opportunity to revisit this impactful thriller.