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Phantom Cowboys

2018Movie1 h 35 minNR

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

A slow-burning, melancholic documentary movie about everyday modern life and growing up, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · teens · pure escapism

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Story

Part time capsule, part folk song, Phantom Cowboys follows three teenage boys as they approach adulthood in vastly different parts of the United States. Moving fluidly between the deserts of California, the valleys of West Virginia, and the sugarcane fields of Florida, the film explores the lives of these young men during two formative periods - transitioning forward and backward in time over a span of eight years.

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Observational Cinema
  • American Youth
  • Regional Landscapes
  • Character Study
  • Poetic Realism
  • Formative Years
  • Social Commentary

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Music by
Robert Donne

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April 22, 2018 · 1 h 35 min · NR

Released
April 22, 2018
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

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Where can I stream Phantom Cowboys?

In the United States, Phantom Cowboys is free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Phantom Cowboys worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 7.4).

Is Phantom Cowboys plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.