Drugstore Cowboy (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1989, Drugstore Cowboy is a drama and crime film directed by Gus Van Sant, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Portland, Oregon, 1971. Bob Hughes is the charismatic leader of a peculiar quartet, formed by his wife, Dianne, and another couple, Rick and Nadine, who skillfully steal from drugstores and hospital medicine cabinets in order to appease their insatiable need for drugs. But neither fun nor luck last forever.
Who’s in it. Drugstore Cowboy stars Matt Dillon as Bob, Kelly Lynch as Dianne, James Remar as Gentry and James Le Gros as Rick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Drugstore Cowboy has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.7M at the box office.
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 Drugstore Cowboy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drugstore Cowboy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Drugstore Cowboy (1989)?
- In US, Drugstore 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 Drugstore Cowboy worth watching?
- Drugstore Cowboy holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Drugstore Cowboy?
- Drugstore Cowboy stars Matt Dillon, Kelly Lynch, James Remar, James Le Gros and Heather Graham.
- When was Drugstore Cowboy released?
- Drugstore Cowboy was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.