Cowboy (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1958, Cowboy is a western film directed by Delmer Daves, running about 92 minutes. “THE REAL, TRUE STORY OF THE WEST!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chicago hotel clerk Frank Harris dreams of life as a cowboy, and he gets his chance when, jilted by the father of the woman he loves, he joins Tom Reece and his cattle-driving outfit. Soon, though, the tenderfoot finds out life on the range is neither what he expected nor what he's been looking for...
Who’s in it. Cowboy stars Glenn Ford as Tom Reese, Jack Lemmon as Frank Harris, Anna Kashfi as Maria Vidal / Arriega and Brian Donlevy as Doc Bender, Trailhand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Cowboy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cowboy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cowboy tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cowboy (1958)?
- In US, Cowboy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cowboy worth watching?
- Cowboy holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cowboy?
- Cowboy stars Glenn Ford, Jack Lemmon, Anna Kashfi, Brian Donlevy and Dick York.
- When was Cowboy released?
- Cowboy was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.