Buying the Cow (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2002, Buying the Cow is a comedy and romance film directed by Walt Becker, running about 88 minutes. “Why buy the cow, when you can get the milk for free?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A commitment-averse man frantically hits the dating scene after his girlfriend starts pressuring him to pop the question.
Who’s in it. Buying the Cow stars Jerry O'Connell as David Collins, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras as Sarah, Ryan Reynolds as Mike Hanson and Alyssa Milano as Amy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Buying the Cow has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buying the Cow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buying the Cow tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buying the Cow (2002)?
- In GB, Buying the Cow is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Buying the Cow worth watching?
- Buying the Cow holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Buying the Cow?
- Buying the Cow stars Jerry O'Connell, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Ryan Reynolds, Alyssa Milano and Bill Bellamy.
- When was Buying the Cow released?
- Buying the Cow was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.