Samuel Alabaster, an affluent pioneer, intends to propose to and marry the love of his life, Penelope.

Together, the two venture across the American frontier with a mini horse named Butterscotch, a wedding present for Penelope.

Reaching the Cornell home, Samuel attempts to sneak around the property as Henry watches from afar.

That night, Henry discusses his desire to learn of the Native culture and asks to join Zachariah on his journey.

[11] In February 2017, David Zellner confirmed via an Instagram post that The Octopus Project would compose the score for the film.

[13] In February 2018, it was announced that Russell Mael of the band Sparks was cast in a singing role.

The website's critical consensus reads, "The beautifully filmed Damsel injects the western genre with a welcome dose of humor and some unexpected twists, although its stately pace may frustrate impatient viewers.

"[15] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 63 out of 100, based on 33 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".