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Urban Cowboy

1980·Movie
2h 12min·PG
IMDb6.5Metacritic616.8Rotten Tomatoes71%80%

Where to watch

Paramount+Hoopla

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What's your score?

Your score

Urban Cowboy fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Romantic and nostalgic

  • Romance7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

History and sports

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Hard Hat Days And Honky-Tonk Nights.

After moving to Pasadena, Texas, country boy Bud Davis starts hanging around a bar called Gilley's, where he falls in love with Sissy, a cowgirl who believes the sexes are equal. They eventually marry, but their relationship is turbulent due to Bud's traditional view of gender roles. Jealousy over his rival leads to their separation, but Bud attempts to win Sissy back by triumphing at Gilley's mechanical bull-riding competition.
Country RomanceMechanical Bull RidingTexas SettingGender Roles1980s CultureHonky-tonkComing-of-ageRelationship Drama

Crew

Directed by:
James Bridges, Albert M. Shapiro, Kim Kurumada
Written by:
James Bridges, Aaron Latham, Aaron Latham
Produced by:
Robert Evans, Marion Dougherty, Shari Rhodes
Composed by:
Willie D. Burton

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Urban Cowboy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Urban Cowboy legally?

Paramount+Hoopla

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Urban Cowboy worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Urban Cowboy rated?

PGStrong language

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Urban Cowboy?

2 h 12 min

Urban Cowboy runs 2 h 12 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Urban Cowboy?

Critics66
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 66 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see Urban Cowboy much the same way.

Was Urban Cowboy a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$53 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $53 million worldwide, 5.3 times its budget.

What language is Urban Cowboy in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Urban Cowboy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Urban Cowboy in 63 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Urban Cowboy use?

Berserk ButtonDue to the DeadFourth-Date MarriageI Want My Beloved to Be HappyRoaring Rampage of RevengeThicker Than Water"I Want" SongTook a Level in BadassMentor Occupational Hazard

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for Urban Cowboy, including Berserk Button, Due to the Dead, Fourth-Date Marriage.