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Cowboys & Aliens

2011Movie1 h 59 minPG-13

50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic505.9Rotten Tomatoes44%43%

A thrilling, spectacular action movie about the future and fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Sci-Fi Western Hybrid
  • High-Concept Blockbuster
  • Stellar Cast Chemistry
  • Visually Stunning Desert Landscapes
  • Laser Guns vs. Revolvers
  • Genre Mashup Spectacle
  • Star-Studded Ensemble
  • Action-Packed Third Act
  • Nostalgic Americana Meets Alien Invasion

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Jon Favreau
Written by
Damon Lindelof, Alex Kurtzman, Mark Fergus
Produced by
Ron Howard, Alex Kurtzman, Brian Grazer
Music by
Harry Gregson-Williams

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Facts

July 29, 2011 · 1 h 59 min · PG-13

Released
July 29, 2011
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Science Fiction, Thriller, Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States, India
Budget
$163 million
Box office
$175 million
Available in
42 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Lovable Traitor, The Un-Reveal, A Real Man Is a Killer +9

  • Lovable Traitor
  • The Un-Reveal
  • A Real Man Is a Killer
  • Death by Adaptation
  • Redemption Equals Death
  • Last of Their Kind
  • Pun-Based Title
  • Hollywood Atheist
  • Cigar-Fuse Lighting
  • Immune to Bullets
  • Don't Call Me "Sir"
  • It's Personal

12 of 127 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Cowboys & Aliens?"

Questions about Cowboys & Aliens

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cowboys & Aliens?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Cowboys & Aliens from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Cowboys & Aliens worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 50).

Is Cowboys & Aliens okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Cowboys & Aliens plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (8 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

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 tropes for it, including Lovable Traitor, The Un-Reveal, and A Real Man Is a Killer.