It’s no secret that Western movies are defined by their action scenes and explosive violence. It’s a mainstay of the genre since shootouts and saloon brawls make their way into almost every project that can be considered a Western. However, just as there are many great Westerns where the hero isn’t a gunslinger, there are movies that include little to no violence at all. Finding a Western with no violence is difficult, and many have at least the threat of implied violence. However, these films successfully prove that stakes and conflict can be just as compelling without physical force.