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Cowboy

1958·Movie
1h 32min·NR
68
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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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THE REAL, TRUE STORY OF THE WEST!

Chicago hotel clerk Frank Harris dreams of life as a cowboy, and he gets his chance when, jilted by the father of the woman he loves, he joins Tom Reece and his cattle-driving outfit. Soon, though, the tenderfoot finds out life on the range is neither what he expected nor what he's been looking for...
Classic WesternComing-of-AgeCulture Clash19th CenturyCattle DriveMelancholyRomanticismSocial CommentaryAmerican West

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Cowboy

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Where can I stream Cowboy legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. 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 Cowboy worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cowboy rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Cowboy?

1 h 32 min

Cowboy runs 1 h 32 min.

Is Cowboy based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cowboy?

Critics75
Audiences61

Not quite. Critics rate Cowboy higher (75) than audiences (61). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Cowboy in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Cowboy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cowboy in 54 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.