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Everyone and their dog knows who Kevin Costner is: Grizzled Hollywood actor who starred in box office smashes like Dances With Wolves and The Bodyguard. More recently, this former heartthrob of the big screen found major success with the Western TV show Yellowstone. Why is this relevant? Well, Costner is back with Horizon: An American Saga, which is now on its way to streaming.
What is Horizon: An American Saga?
Kevin Costner is the lead, writer, producer, and director of Horizon: An American Saga – his four-part magnum opus and what he hopes is the defining work of his career.
Horizon: An American Saga charts the end of the cowboy era. Covering the American Civil War, spanning 1861 and 1865. Whether we get to see all of its chapters is unknown, but for now, this relatively new box office release is hitting streaming services.
Where to stream Horizon: An American Saga?
Horizon: An American Saga is available on the streaming service Max from August 23. It is not known if it will be available on other streaming platforms in the future, but if you want to watch Kevin Costner’s latest Western, Max is the platform you need.
How much is Max?
| Service | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Max with Ads | Two Devices, Full HD | $9.99 (Monthly) |
| Max Ads-Free | Two Devices, Full HD, No Ads | $16.99 (Monthly) |
| Max Ultimate | Four Devices, 4k, No Ads | $19.99 (Monthly) |
Max offers three plans:
- Max with Ads is $9.99 monthly or $99.99 for a year. This service allows you to have two connected devices simultaneously and streams in full HD 1080p quality.
- Max without Ads is $16.99 monthly and $169.99 per year. This service also allows two connected devices to simultaneously stream in full HD.
- Finally, the Ultimate Max plan is ad-free, offers up to four simultaneous devices, and supports 4k UHD, Dolby Atmos, and Dolby Vision/HDR 10 streaming. This package costs $19.99 per month, or $209.99 for the year.
These plans do not include taxes, so their cost may vary depending on where you are. Additionally, Max can be found with various bundles throughout the year.
Does Max have a free trial?
Sadly, there are no direct Max free trials currently available. However, there have been free trials in the past and if they become available again, we’ll list them here.
The only solution to grab a free trial is by signing up for a new Amazon Prime Video account and opting into a further Max subscription. This will get you 30 days of free Max time but at the cost of Prime Video (so it’s not exactly free unless you are also looking to subscribe to Prime Video).
What to watch on Max right now?
Max offers a wide variety of content, some of which are world-renowned, including:
- Barbie
- Raging Bull
- Dune (Part I and Part II)
- Mad Max: Fury Road
- The Dark Knight
- Black Swan
- Parasite
- Avatar: The Way of Water
- The Lord of The Rings
- Casablanca
How did Horizon do at the box office?
Horizon: An American Saga was presented at Cannes on May 19, 2024, with a theatrical release landing on June 28. In North America, the movie was released in 3,334 theaters and had a box office opening of $11 million. In North America, the movie generated $29 million by the time it was pulled from theatres (global return was roughly $34 million). Allegedly, Kevin Costner was the main investor, and the movie had a budget of roughly $100 million.
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