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Cowboy Up

2002Movie1 h 45 minPG-13

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes–91%

A thrilling, fast-paced action movie about sports and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Professional bullriding... it's not a sport, it's war!

"Cowboy Up" is a celebration of the risk-taking, daredevil personalities of modern rodeo. In the world of professional bull riding, newcomer Ely Braxton (Marcus Thomas) is the craziest guy around; his brother Hank (Kiefer Sutherland) is a rodeo clown, and the two use each other to play up their acts. But love may be one thing that tears the brothers apart. When Ely falls for the rodeo's sweetheart (Daryl Hannah), Hank is filled with jealousy and hatred. The brothers try to come to grips with their differences, but the competition gets as fierce as the bulls in the ring.

Feels like

  • Rodeo Culture
  • Brotherhood
  • Risk-Taking
  • Family Drama
  • Competitive Spirit
  • Small-Town Setting
  • Coming-of-Age Themes
  • Modern Western

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Xavier Koller
Written by
James Redford
Produced by
Al Corley, Eugene Musso, Bart Rosenblatt

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Facts

September 3, 2002 · 1 h 45 min · PG-13

Released
September 3, 2002
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Action, Drama, Romance, Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Cowboy Up?"

Questions about Cowboy Up

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Where can I stream Cowboy Up?

PrimeThe RokuTubi TV

In the United States, Cowboy Up streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store.

Is Cowboy Up worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 5.6).

Is Cowboy Up okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

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

Is Cowboy Up good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch Cowboy Up?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.