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Cowboys & Aliens
2011·Movie
·1h 59min·PG-13·
Cowboys & Aliens fingerprint
High energy, striking style, light on feelings.
Energy
Fast-paced and spectacular
Fast from start to finish.
- Fast Pace8
- Spectacle8
- Adrenaline7
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Wonder6
- Catharsis5
- Hopefulness4
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Physical Comedy4
- Wit & Wordplay3
- Absurdist Humor1
World
The future, history, and technology
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Novelty7
- Rewatchability6
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Direction7
- Acting6
- Narrative Structure6
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Editing7
- Sound Centrality7
Energy
HighFast-paced and spectacular
Fast from start to finish.
Cowboys & Aliens is fast-paced, spectacular, and thrilling.
All energy traits
- Fast Pace8Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle8Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline7High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Violence7Physical conflict and intensity.
- Tension6Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Scare2Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Warfare6Battles, strategy, and conflict.
Heart
LowEmotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
All heart traits
- Wonder6Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
- Hopefulness4Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Romance3Love stories and emotional connections.
- Pathos3Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
- Melancholy2Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Nostalgia0Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
LowA little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
All humor traits
- Physical Comedy4Slapstick and visual gags.
- Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Situational Comedy0Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor0Humor from taboo or grim topics.
World
MediumThe future, history, and technology
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around the future, history, and technology. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
- Ambiguity2Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Futuristic8Speculative tech and future worlds.
- Historical7Period settings and real events.
- Tech & Humanity7Human stories in a tech world.
- Warfare6Battles, strategy, and conflict.
- Mystery5Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting6Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Dialogue Quality5Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
- Complexity5Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Fast Pace8Quick tempo and momentum.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Homage & Reference5Allusions to other works.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality6The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
Related traits
- Spectacle8Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
Who it's for
AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism
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About
First Contact. Last Stand.
A stranger stumbles into the desert town of Absolution with no memory of his past and a futuristic shackle around his wrist. With the help of mysterious beauty Ella and the iron-fisted Colonel Dolarhyde, he finds himself leading an unlikely posse of cowboys, outlaws, and Apache warriors against a common enemy from beyond this world in an epic showdown for survival.
Western Sci-FiAlien InvasionAction-PackedGritty AtmosphereUnlikely AllianceHigh-Concept PremiseSpectacle-DrivenCrossover GenreFrontier Battle
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Questions about Cowboys & Aliens
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Cowboys & Aliens worth watching?
50
MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Cowboys & Aliens rated?
PG-13Violence
It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.
How long is Cowboys & Aliens?
1 h 59 min
Cowboys & Aliens runs 1 h 59 min.
Is Cowboys & Aliens based on a true story?
No. It's adapted from a comic.
Do critics and audiences agree on Cowboys & Aliens?
Critics47
Audiences54
Yes. Critics average 47 and audiences 54 out of 100, so both groups see Cowboys & Aliens much the same way.
Was Cowboys & Aliens a box office hit?
Budget$163 million
Box office$175 million
Roughly broke even. It cost about $163 million to make and earned $175 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.
What language is Cowboys & Aliens in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States, India.
In how many countries can I watch Cowboys & Aliens?
42
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+28GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cowboys & Aliens in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
What tropes does Cowboys & Aliens use?
Lovable TraitorThe Un-RevealA Real Man Is a KillerDeath by AdaptationRedemption Equals DeathLast of Their KindPun-Based TitleHollywood AtheistCigar-Fuse LightingImmune to BulletsDon't Call Me "Sir"It's Personaland 115 more
TV Tropes lists 127 storytelling tropes for Cowboys & Aliens, including Lovable Traitor, The Un-Reveal, A Real Man Is a Killer.