Ethan joins forces with his adopted nephew Martin Pawley (Jeffrey Hunter) to rescue Debbie.
However,Ethans increasingly obsessive behavior indicates thatThe Searchersis Fords most complex movie.
WhileThe Searchersis often misinterpreted, the film serves as a warning about violence and toxic masculinity.
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Ethan is obsessed with dominance and seeks to control every aspect of his life through violence.
Its impressive thatThe Searcherscontinues to provoke discussion and debatein the many decades since its release.
The theory ofDebbies true heritage only reinforces the films commentary on recurring tropeswithin the Western genre.
The Searchersis available to rent or buy on Apple TV.
