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Space Cowboys

2000Movie2 h 10 minPG-13

68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic736.4Rotten Tomatoes78%53%

A nostalgic, wholesome action movie about family, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Space will never be the same.

Frank Corvin, ‘Hawk’ Hawkins, Jerry O'Neill and ‘Tank’ Sullivan were hotdog members of Project Daedalus, the US Air Force's test program for space travel, but their hopes were dashed in 1958 with the formation of NASA and the use of trained chimps. They blackmail their way into orbit when Russia's mysterious ‘Ikon’ communications satellite's orbit begins to degrade and threatens to crash to Earth.

Feels like

  • Star-Studded Adventure
  • Nostalgic Buddy Film
  • Old Guard Redemption
  • Space Action Comedy
  • Chemistry-Driven
  • Crowd-Pleaser
  • Technological Thriller
  • Heartwarming Finale
  • Clint Eastwood Signature

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Clint Eastwood
Written by
Howard Klausner, Ken Kaufman
Produced by
Clint Eastwood, Andrew Lazar
Music by
Lennie Niehaus

Everyone

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Facts

August 4, 2000 · 2 h 10 min · PG-13

Released
August 4, 2000
Runtime
2 h 10 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Adventure, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$65 million
Box office
$129 million
Available in
70 countries

Tropes

Retired Badass, Colony Drop, Missed the Call +9

  • Retired Badass
  • Colony Drop
  • Missed the Call
  • Monochrome Past
  • Vomit Indiscretion Shot
  • Companion Cube
  • Overturned Outhouse
  • Pet the Dog
  • Artistic License – History
  • Blind Without 'Em
  • Kill Sat
  • Husky Russkie

12 of 68 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Space Cowboys?"

Questions about Space Cowboys

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Space Cowboys?

Prime

In the United States, Space Cowboys streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is Space Cowboys worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 73). Critics rate it higher (76 out of 100) than audiences (61).

Is Space Cowboys 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.

Will I feel good after watching Space Cowboys?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Will Space Cowboys make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

What tropes does Space Cowboys use?

Retired BadassColony DropMissed the CallMonochrome PastVomit Indiscretion ShotCompanion CubeOverturned OuthousePet the DogArtistic License – HistoryBlind Without 'EmKill SatHusky Russkieand 56 more

TV Tropes lists 68 tropes for it, including Retired Badass, Colony Drop, and Missed the Call.