Junior Bonner

Year: 1972

Runtime: 100 mins

Language: English

WesternDrama

Steve McQueen stars as Junior Bonner, a once‑renowned bronco‑busting rider whose career is winding down. He returns to his hometown to compete in the annual rodeo, hoping for a final triumph. Instead he discovers his family fractured—his brother is greedy and his father is a hard‑drinking, abusive presence—forcing Junior to confront painful memories and decide what matters most.

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