This film, set in Montana during 1887, is a Western that deserves to be discovered. A gunman (Tim Daly) seeks refuge with a widow (Naomi Watts) and her son, who are members of a Plain People religious group. Keith Carradine portrays a neighboring elder, while David Carradine appears as the town doctor. "The Outsider," released in 2002, combines elements from films like “Angel and the Badman,” "Shane," “Witness” an…

The story echoes “Angel & The Badman,” centering on a wounded gunslinger, Daly, who arrives at a Quaker woman’s home, Watts. She agrees to care for him, despite being concerned about his volatile nature. While he heals, her young son observes him, reminiscent of the dynamic in "Shane." Even with these clear influences, the film stands well on its own as an engaging Western experience geared toward adults. Daly is tar…