Wild Horse Nine
Martin McDonagh's latest film is a dark comedy thriller set against the backdrop of the 1973 Chilean coup. With a superb ensemble cast, it promises a wickedly entertaining ride.
Dir: Martin McDonagh
Cast: John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell, Steve Buscemi, Mariana di Girolamo, Ailín Salas, Tom Waits, Parker Posey, Paola Giannini
117 mins · 2026 · United Kingdom, United States of America · Cert 15 · English, Spanish
Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Trakt 79%
Martin McDonagh, known for his Oscar and BAFTA-winning films, has assembled a talented cast, including John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell, and Steve Buscemi, for his latest thriller, Wild Horse Nine. This black comedy political thriller is set shortly before the 1973 Chilean coup and follows CIA agents Chris and Lee as they navigate their dark pasts and present conspiracies on Easter Island.
The film has received positive reviews from critics, with a 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes and 79% on Metacritic, indicating "generally favorable" reviews. Critics have praised the performances of the cast, particularly John Malkovich, who won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the Venice International Film Festival. The film's screenplay has also been praised for its "stuttering, jabbing, weaving rhythm" and its ability to balance absurd dialogue with somber moments.
Wild Horse Nine will be screening at the Towner in Eastbourne from Saturday, 21 November 2026, until Thursday, 3 December 2026. Tickets are with the button beside the article. With its talented cast and masterful direction, this film is sure to be a thrilling ride. The film is a co-production of the United Kingdom, United States, and Chile, and is classified as a 15 certificate, with a runtime of 117 minutes.
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What viewers say
Chris Sawin · 8/10
What makes not only *Wild Horse Nine* great but Martin McDonagh's work in general is that his films typically have a palpable two-person dynamic loaded with absurd dialogue and outrageous conversations, but they also flip-flop between being ridiculously mean and overwhelmingly somber. McDonagh knows how to make you laugh out loud one moment and sob uncontrollably the next, and it never fails to be pure cinema https://bit.ly/Wild9
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