Midnight Cowboy
1969, English. Directed by John Schlesinger.
For those who have never seen it and those who have never forgotten it.
Joe Buck is a wide-eyed hustler from Texas hoping to score big with wealthy New York City women; he finds a companion in Enrico "Ratso" Rizzo, an ailing swindler with a bum leg and a quixotic fantasy of escaping to Florida.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NC-17
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Worth the Hype
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Where to watch Midnight Cowboy
Midnight Cowboy is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Details
- Released
- 25 May 1969
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Waldo Salt
- Budget
- $3.6M
- Box office
- $45M
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What Midnight Cowboy is based on
Midnight Cowboy is based on Midnight Cowboy, a 1965 novel by James Leo Herlihy, published by Simon & Schuster.
Novel · 1965
Midnight Cowboy
By James Leo Herlihy
Published by Simon & Schuster
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Midnight Cowboy: quick answers
Is Midnight Cowboy worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 1,716 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Midnight Cowboy?
Midnight Cowboy runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does Midnight Cowboy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Midnight Cowboy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Midnight Cowboy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Midnight Cowboy is rated NC-17 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Midnight Cowboy on?
Midnight Cowboy is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Midnight Cowboy?
If you liked Midnight Cowboy, try Mysterious Skin, Joe, Once Upon a Time in America.
Who directed Midnight Cowboy?
Midnight Cowboy (1969) was directed by John Schlesinger and stars Dustin Hoffman, Jon Voight, Sylvia Miles.
What is Midnight Cowboy based on?
Midnight Cowboy is based on Midnight Cowboy, a 1965 novel by James Leo Herlihy, published by Simon & Schuster.