'Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1' trivia and fun facts
Shooting temperature
When shooting started in Moab, Utah, the temperature was 109 °F (43 °C). Towards the end of shooting, the temperature got to a low 9 °F (-13 °C).
Return as director
Kevin Costner's first directorial effort since Open Range (2003).
Long duration
Clocking in at 3 hours and 1 minute, this is the longest film in the official selection (out of competition) at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
Shooting times
Filming of the first installment began on August 29, 2022 in southern Utah, concluding in November 2022. Filming of the second installment began by May 2023, before concluding in the summer of that year.
Actors' awards
The film cast includes one Oscar winner, Kevin Costner, and two Oscar nominees, Thomas Haden Church and Kathleen Quinlan.
Director's investment
Kevin Costner invested $38 million of his own money into the movie.
Congratulations
On May 19, 2024, the film premiered at Cannes Film Festival and received a 10-minute standing ovation. Kevin Costner (Hayes Ellison) was moved to tears.