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The Castaway Cowboy

1974Movie1 h 31 minG

Family
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes–23%

A romantic, nostalgic adventure movie about family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

He tamed the cattle... and the WILD natives of Hawaii.

A Wayward Texas cowboy washes up on the beaches of Hawaii and is taken home by an fatherless boy. He saves the family's business while romancing the single mom.

Feels like

  • Family-Friendly
  • Western Romance
  • Island Setting
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Underdog Story
  • Cowboy Adventure
  • Hawaiian Culture
  • Nostalgic Tone

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Vincent McEveety
Written by
Don Tait, Richard M. Bluel, Hugh Benson
Produced by
Winston Hibler, Ron Miller
Music by
Robert F. Brunner

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 1, 1974 · 1 h 31 min · G

Released
August 1, 1974
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Adventure, Family, Comedy, Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
37 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Castaway Cowboy?"

Questions about The Castaway Cowboy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Castaway Cowboy?

Disney+

In the United States, The Castaway Cowboy streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 31 other countries.

Is The Castaway Cowboy worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 5.8).

Is The Castaway Cowboy okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Castaway Cowboy make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch The Castaway Cowboy?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.