Poor Cow (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1967, Poor Cow is a drama film directed by Ken Loach, running about 101 minutes. “When two arms close around her...She knows she's home. Two arms will do. Any two arms will do.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman lives a life filled with bad choices. At a young age she marries and has a child--with an abusive thief who quickly ends up in prison. Left alone, she takes up with the guy's mate, another thief, who seems to give her some happiness but who also ends up locked up. She then takes up with a series of seedy types who offer nothing but momentary pleasure--if that.
Who’s in it. Poor Cow stars Carol White as Joy, Terence Stamp as Dave Fuller, John Bindon as Tom and Queenie Watts as Aunt Emm, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Poor Cow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Poor Cow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poor Cow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poor Cow (1967)?
- In GB, Poor Cow is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Poor Cow worth watching?
- Poor Cow holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Poor Cow?
- Poor Cow stars Carol White, Terence Stamp, John Bindon, Queenie Watts and Kate Williams.
- When was Poor Cow released?
- Poor Cow was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.