How our guides work
1. Pick a Film
Choose a classic movie from our collection.
2. Read the Guide
Our guides are designed to be read both before and after the movie. Start with the film notes for a great introduction that sets the stage. After watching, use the rest of the guide to deepen your study.
3. Watch the Movie
Experience the film with new insight. Then revisit it—watching twice transforms the experience.
For educators
If you’d like to turn this experience into a high school film appreciation elective, we offer a complete curriculum to help you build a half-credit or full-credit class. Contact us for more information.
Classic Film Study Guides
1956 | Approved | 1h 59min
An American Civil War veteran embarks on a years-long journey to rescue his niece from the Comanches after the rest of his brother's family is massacred in a raid on their Texas farm.