The Cow and I (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1959, The Cow and I is a comedy, adventure and war film directed by Henri Verneuil, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1942, a French prisonner of war in Germany decide to escape to France using a cow hold by a lunge as a decoy. He cross all Germany in this way.
Who’s in it. The Cow and I stars Fernandel as Charles Bailly, René Havard as Bussière, Bernard Musson as Pommier and Ellen Schwiers as Josépha, la fermière, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Cow and I has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cow and I page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cow and I tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cow and I (1959)?
- In CA, The Cow and I is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cow and I worth watching?
- The Cow and I holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cow and I?
- The Cow and I stars Fernandel, René Havard, Bernard Musson, Ellen Schwiers and Pierre-Louis.
- When was The Cow and I released?
- The Cow and I was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.