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Silicon Cowboys

2016·Movie
1h 17min·NR
IMDb6.9Metacritic759.0Rotten Tomatoes100%72%

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About

They risked their future to create ours...

Launched in 1982 by three friends in a Houston diner, Compaq Computer set out to build a portable PC to take on IBM, the world’s most powerful tech company. Many had tried cloning the industry leader’s code, only to be trounced by IBM and its high-priced lawyers. Explore the remarkable David vs. Goliath story, and eventual demise, of Compaq, an unlikely upstart who altered the future of computing and helped shape the world as we know it today.
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Crew

Directed by:
Jason Cohen
Written by:
Steven Leckart, Jason Cohen, Rod Canion
Composed by:
Christopher Mullins

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Silicon Cowboys

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Silicon Cowboys legally?

PrimefuboTVKanopyHooplaPluto TVAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVHowdy

Silicon Cowboys is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Silicon Cowboys worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Silicon Cowboys rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Silicon Cowboys?

1 h 17 min

Silicon Cowboys runs 1 h 17 min.

Is Silicon Cowboys based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Silicon Cowboys?

Critics88
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate Silicon Cowboys higher (88) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Silicon Cowboys in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Silicon Cowboys?

6AUCAGBGGNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Silicon Cowboys in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.