The "monumental" western based on true events: you can watch it on Movistar Plus+ and it's a history lesson.

One of the most ambitious Western films, inspired by true events and featuring a stellar cast led by Kevin Costner , is available in the Movistar Plus+ catalog. This biographical Western, with its grand narrative and visual scale , has become a sought-after work for fans of the genre and for those who seek out cinema as a window into the history of the Wild West.

This is Wyatt Earp , a western directed by Lawrence Kasdan that chronicles the life of the legendary Marshall from his youth to the moment his name becomes a legend. Although its release in 1994 didn't receive the expected acclaim , the film has been hailed over the years as a profound and humanized portrait of the legendary Tombstone sheriff.

Over the course of three hours, the film reconstructs in detail the violent environment, family loyalties and moral dilemmas that marked Wyatt Earp and his inseparable friend Doc Holliday, played by a transformed Dennis Quaid . Born on a farm in Iowa, Earp runs away from home in the midst of the Civil War to enlist in the Union Army, but his father ( Gene Hackman ) forces him to return home because he is still too young.

He then decides to study law and marry Urilla Sutherland (Annabeth Gish), who dies of typhoid fever before they can have children. Completely despondent, Earp turns to drink and cattle rustling, but his father finds him and brings him back to the right path.

A big blockbuster

In addition to being notable for its historical accuracy and careful setting, with more than 90 sets and custom-made costumes for more than a thousand extras , Wyatt Earp offers a rigorous approximation of the protagonist's real-life figure.

The film delves into key episodes of his life, from his role in the famous OK Corral shootout to his personal struggle after losing his wife and siblings. Critics hailed it as a "monumental" work, and even national critics, such as Carlos Boyero, called it "excellent."

The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Cinematography and is positioned as one of the most faithful productions to the legendary sheriff's biography. Now available for streaming on Movistar Plus+, this film allows you to rediscover not only a modern Western classic, but also a history lesson on law, revenge, and the construction of the American myth .