Today, one of the greatest classic westerns of all time is streaming: you have a few days to watch it.

A cult film, considered a Western masterpiece for its pacifist message, monumental landscapes, and legendary cast, is available on the Prime Video streaming platform. Released in 1958 and set on the vast plains of the American West, this story goes beyond the typical gunfight.

With an atypical perspective on conflict resolution, the film offers a profound reflection on violence, honor, and the price of pride. The protagonist, a retired naval captain who arrives at his fiancée's ranch, confronts the brutality of his surroundings without resorting to direct confrontation . And it is precisely this attitude that causes tension among both his future wife and his father-in-law's rivals.

In Spain it was released as Horizontes de grandeza . Directed by William Wyler , the film stars Gregory Peck, Charlton Heston, Jean Simmons and Carroll Baker. Also notable is the performance of Burl Ives, who won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. The soundtrack, composed by Jerome Moross, has gone down in history as one of the most evocative in the Western world. Its grandiose aesthetic and its script, based on a novel by Donald Hamilton, made it a benchmark for what would later be called the "pacifist Western."

An allegory of the Cold War?

Peck plays James McKay, a retired naval captain who travels from the East to the vast plains of Texas to marry Pat Terrill, the daughter of a wealthy rancher. The clash between McKay, a peaceful, cultured, and well-mannered man, and the violent, rough-around-the-edges ranchers is inevitable. Not only does he have to contend with foreman Steve Leech, but even his fiancée is disappointed by his behavior. Meanwhile, Pat's father and the Hannassey clan fight bitterly for control of the cattle watering system .

In addition to its visual spectacularity and high-caliber performances, The Horizon has been interpreted as an allegory of the Cold War. The character of the landowner played by Charles Bickford reflects authoritarian power, while the protagonist represents a new worldview based on dialogue. It is no coincidence that then-US President Dwight D. Eisenhower was so fascinated by the film that he would screen it four nights in a row at the White House .

Available on Prime Video, those who haven't seen it now have the chance to discover a story of love, disputes, and moral challenges in one of the most influential Westerns of the 20th century. The title, however, will remain on the paid service until June 30. After that, it will remain available as before on Filmin .