'' The Homesman '' premiered on May 18 , 2014 , in competition at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival . The film also was screened at the 2014 Telluride Film Festival , and the AFI Film Festival , among others . Saban Films bought the film after Cannes for release , with Roadside Attractions joining to distribute the film in the U.S. EuropaCorp will distribute abroad . The film was limited-released in the United States on November 7 , 2014 , with plans to expand over following months
2014 Cannes Film Festival
2014 Cannes Film Festival
The Homesman