

The Cowboy and the Frenchman
1988, English. Directed by David Lynch.
A grizzled, hard-of-hearing cowboy, Slim, and his two friends, Dusty and Pete, capture a mysterious, well-dressed Frenchman.
- Runtime
- 0h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 86 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Cowboy and the Frenchman
The Cowboy and the Frenchman isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 October 1988.
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Cast & crew
- David LynchDirector
- Harry Dean StantonSlim
- Frederic GolchanPierre the Frenchman
- Tracey WalterDusty
- Jack NancePete
- Michael HorseBroken Feather
- Rick GuilloryHowdy
- Marie LaurinFrench Girl
- Patrick HouserGun Twirler
- Eddy DixonRock-a-Billy Guy
- Magali AlvaradoBeehive Western Gal
- Ann SophieBeehive Western Gal
- Robyn SumnersBeehive Western Gal
Details
- Released
- 26 October 1988
- Country
- United States of America, France
- Written by
- David Lynch
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The Cowboy and the Frenchman: quick answers
Is The Cowboy and the Frenchman worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 86 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Cowboy and the Frenchman?
The Cowboy and the Frenchman runs 27 minutes (0h 27m).
Does The Cowboy and the Frenchman have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Cowboy and the Frenchman. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Cowboy and the Frenchman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Cowboy and the Frenchman yet.
Which OTT platform is The Cowboy and the Frenchman on?
The Cowboy and the Frenchman isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 October 1988. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cowboy and the Frenchman?
If you liked The Cowboy and the Frenchman, try Go West, The Gunfighter, Way Out West.
Who directed The Cowboy and the Frenchman?
The Cowboy and the Frenchman (1988) was directed by David Lynch and stars Harry Dean Stanton, Frederic Golchan, Tracey Walter.