A legendary Native American-hating Army captain nearing retirement in 1892 is given one last assignment: to escort a Cheyenne chief and his family through dangerous territory back to his Montana reservation. After fighting for more than two decades against the Cheyenne forces, an army captain, Joseph, is forced to escort the ailing Cheyenne leader to safety. It follows a U.S. Army cavalry officer in 1892 who must escort a Cheyenne war chief and his family back to their home in Montana. Hostiles. Hostiles benefits from stunning visuals and a solid central performance from Christian Bale, both of which help elevate its uneven story.