After combing through Netflix’s lineup for the week, I noticed “Broke” was being added today (August 21), a Western drama that went straight to digital back in May without even a limited theatrical release. That’s likely why it didn’t gain much traction, and it’s a movie I certainly hadn’t heard of.

Now that “Broke” is streaming on U.S. Netflix, I hope it attracts more attention given the platform's huge audience. After watching it myself, I’d rate it as a very compelling, moving and suspenseful drama, featuring Wyatt Russell in one of his best roles to date. It also tells an important story about resilience when life doesn’t go according to plan.

There’s a lot to like in this compact story, including its interwoven timelines and somber soundtrack that somehow complements a narrative bot

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