What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedBeartooth
Callan Wink · Book · 2025
If you loved Beartooth, start with Yellowstone (Taylor Sheridan, 2018) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Beartooth across media.
If you were captivated by the raw, unforgiving grit of Beartooth, you will appreciate these stories of survival and isolation.
Films on the same thread
Brokeback Mountain
Ang Lee · Film · 2005
Shares a thread with Beartooth: masculinity.
Like Beartooth, this film explores the complexities of masculinity and repressed emotion against the backdrop of a vast, rural landscape that forces characters to confront their inner selves.
Winter's Bone
Debra Granik · Film · 2010
Explores: Poverty, Family Loyalty, Female Protagonist.
You will recognize the same oppressive atmosphere found in Beartooth, as this story follows a resilient protagonist forced to navigate a dangerous, isolated environment to protect their family.
The Revenant
Alejandro González Iñárritu · Film · 2015
Explores: Survival against the odds, Revenge, Man vs. Nature.
The brutal man-versus-nature struggle that defines Beartooth is pushed to its absolute limit here, offering a visceral examination of human endurance in the face of extreme wilderness conditions.
The Woman in Cabin 10
Simon Stone · Film · 2025
Shares a thread with Beartooth: Isolation.
This thriller mirrors the suspenseful isolation of Beartooth, plunging you into a disorienting situation where the environment itself becomes a character that challenges the protagonist's grip on the truth.
Series on the same thread
Yellowstone
Taylor Sheridan · Series · 2018
Explores: Land Disputes, Family Loyalty, Wealth and Power.
If the rugged, high-stakes power dynamics of Beartooth resonated with you, this family saga provides a similar look at the violent, possessive nature of living on the American frontier.
Dutton Ranch
Chad Feehan · Series · 2026
Explores: legacy, territorial conflict, frontier justice.
This series captures the same tension between legacy and survival that drives the narrative of Beartooth, showing how past ghosts haunt those attempting to carve out a new life.
Twin Peaks
Mark Frost · Series · 1990
Explores: Small Town Secrets, Doppelgangers, Good vs Evil.
While more surreal than Beartooth, this mystery masterfully utilizes a small, isolated town setting to peel back the dark, unsettling secrets hidden beneath the veneer of rural life.
Marshals
Spencer Hudnut · Series · 2026
Shares a thread with Beartooth: Rural Noir.
This show builds on the frontier themes of Beartooth, focusing on the psychological toll of violence and the ethical gray areas inherent in maintaining order in a wild landscape.
Podcasts on the same thread
The MeatEater Podcast
MeatEater · Podcast · 2026
Explores: self-reliance, ethical hunting, environmental stewardship.
For readers who enjoyed the authentic connection to the natural world in Beartooth, this podcast offers a deeper, real-world exploration of wilderness survival and our relationship with nature.
Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks
Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | Daylight Media · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Human-wildlife conflict, Apex predators, Biological survival.
This podcast digs into the genuine terror of apex predators, echoing the primal fear of the wilderness that makes the survivalist elements of Beartooth so compelling and grounded.
Keep exploring
Common questions
Is Beartooth considered one of the best books of 2025?
Yes, Beartooth by Callan Wink was recognized as one of the best books of 2025 by several organizations, including The Economist, Apple, Hudson, and Kirkus. It was also featured on the Wall Street Journal list of best mysteries for that year.
What kind of setting should I expect in Beartooth?
Beartooth offers a raw version of the American West. According to The New York Times Book Review, the setting provides a grittier alternative to the typical Yellowstone experience, following mismatched brothers and a cast of eccentric characters through the wilderness.
Is Beartooth a mystery novel?
Yes, Beartooth is categorized as a mystery. The Wall Street Journal included it in their list of the best mysteries of 2025, noting the narrative follows a journey through the wilderness involving a pair of mismatched brothers and various eccentric supporting characters.
Who is the author of Beartooth?
Beartooth is written by Callan Wink. Published in 2025, the book has received critical acclaim from multiple publications, including The New York Times Book Review, which highlights the author's portrayal of the American West and the adventures of the book's central characters.