American Cowslip (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2009, American Cowslip is a comedy film directed by Mark David, running about 107 minutes. “It takes a village to raise an addict...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Blythe, California, a small town in the remote California desert, Ethan Inglebrink is an eccentric, agoraphobic heroin addict who is obsessed with his garden. This dark comedy follows the last days of Ethan's life as he struggles to find purpose at a time when it might be too late to even matter.
Who’s in it. American Cowslip stars Ronnie Gene Blevins as Ethan Inglebrink, Cloris Leachman as Sandy, Val Kilmer as Todd Inglebrink and Peter Falk as Father Randolph, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, American Cowslip has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on FilmBox+. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Cowslip page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Cowslip tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Cowslip (2009)?
- In GB, American Cowslip is available to stream on FilmBox+. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Cowslip worth watching?
- American Cowslip holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Cowslip?
- American Cowslip stars Ronnie Gene Blevins, Cloris Leachman, Val Kilmer, Peter Falk and Rip Torn.
- When was American Cowslip released?
- American Cowslip was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.