Cowboys & Aliens
2011, English. Directed by Jon Favreau.
First Contact. Last Stand.
A stranger stumbles into the desert town of Absolution with no memory of his past and a futuristic shackle around his wrist. With the help of mysterious beauty Ella and the iron-fisted Colonel Dolarhyde, he finds himself leading an unlikely posse of cowboys, outlaws, and Apache warriors against a common enemy from beyond this world in an epic showdown for survival.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch Cowboys & Aliens
Cowboys & Aliens is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 29 July 2011
- Country
- United States of America, India
- Written by
- Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Mark Fergus
- Budget
- $163M
- Box office
- $175M
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What Cowboys & Aliens is based on
Cowboys & Aliens is based on Cowboys & Aliens, a 2006 graphic novel by Andrew Foley, Fred Van Lente, and Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, published by Platinum Studios.
Graphic novel · 2006
Cowboys & Aliens
By Andrew Foley, Fred Van Lente, and Scott Mitchell Rosenberg
Published by Platinum Studios
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Cowboys & Aliens: quick answers
Is Cowboys & Aliens worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 5,699 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Cowboys & Aliens?
Cowboys & Aliens runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does Cowboys & Aliens have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Cowboys & Aliens. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Cowboys & Aliens parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Cowboys & Aliens is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Cowboys & Aliens on?
Cowboys & Aliens is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cowboys & Aliens?
If you liked Cowboys & Aliens, try The White Buffalo, Shanghai Noon, Boss Nigger.
Who directed Cowboys & Aliens?
Cowboys & Aliens (2011) was directed by Jon Favreau and stars Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde.
What is Cowboys & Aliens based on?
Cowboys & Aliens is based on Cowboys & Aliens, a 2006 graphic novel by Andrew Foley, Fred Van Lente, and Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, published by Platinum Studios.