The Castaway Cowboy (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1974, The Castaway Cowboy is a comedy, adventure, family and western film directed by Vincent McEveety, running about 91 minutes. “He tamed the cattle... and the WILD natives of Hawaii.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Wayward Texas cowboy washes up on the beaches of Hawaii and is taken home by an fatherless boy. He saves the family's business while romancing the single mom.
Who’s in it. The Castaway Cowboy stars James Garner as Lincoln Costain, Vera Miles as Henrietta MacAvoy, Eric Shea as Booton 'Little Maca' MacAvoy and Robert Culp as Calvin Bryson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Castaway Cowboy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and 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 The Castaway Cowboy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Castaway Cowboy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Castaway Cowboy (1974)?
- In US, The Castaway Cowboy is available to stream on Disney Plus, and 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 The Castaway Cowboy worth watching?
- The Castaway Cowboy holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Castaway Cowboy?
- The Castaway Cowboy stars James Garner, Vera Miles, Eric Shea, Robert Culp and Manu Tupou.