Cowboy
1958, English. Directed by Delmer Daves.
THE REAL, TRUE STORY OF THE WEST!
Chicago hotel clerk Frank Harris dreams of life as a cowboy, and he gets his chance when, jilted by the father of the woman he loves, he joins Tom Reece and his cattle-driving outfit. Soon, though, the tenderfoot finds out life on the range is neither what he expected nor what he's been looking for...
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 75 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cowboy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Delmer DavesDirector
- Glenn FordTom Reese
- Jack LemmonFrank Harris
- Anna KashfiMaria Vidal / Arriega
- Brian DonlevyDoc Bender, Trailhand
- Dick YorkCharlie, Trailhand
- Víctor Manuel MendozaPaco Mendoza, Ramrod
- Richard JaeckelPaul Curtis
- King DonovanJoe Capper, Trailhand
- Vaughn TaylorMr. Fowler, Chicago Hotel Manager
- Donald RandolphSenor Vidal, Maria's Father
- James WesterfieldMike Adams
- Eugene IglesiasDon Manuel Arriega
Details
- Released
- 23 January 1958
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edmund H. North, Dalton Trumbo
- Box office
- $1.6M
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News & fan talk
What Cowboy is based on
Cowboy is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Cowboy: quick answers
Is Cowboy worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 75 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Cowboy?
Cowboy runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Cowboy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Cowboy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Cowboy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Cowboy is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Cowboy on?
Cowboy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cowboy?
If you liked Cowboy, try 3:10 to Yuma, Hombre, The Cowboys.
Who directed Cowboy?
Cowboy (1958) was directed by Delmer Daves and stars Glenn Ford, Jack Lemmon, Anna Kashfi.
What is Cowboy based on?
Cowboy is adapted from a novel.