Cocaine Cowboys (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 7.3

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Released in 2006, Cocaine Cowboys is an action, crime and documentary film directed by Billy Corben, running about 118 minutes. “How Miami became the cocaine capital of the United States!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In the 1980s, ruthless Colombian cocaine barons invaded Miami with a brand of violence unseen in this country since Prohibition-era Chicago - and it put the city on the map. "Cocaine Cowboys" is the true story of how Miami became the drug, murder and cash capital of the United States, told by the people who made it all happen.

Who’s in it. Cocaine Cowboys stars Jon Roberts as Himself, Jorge Ayala as Himself, Mickey Munday as Himself and Toni Mooney as Herself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Cocaine Cowboys has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $163K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Philo and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cocaine Cowboys page.

If you liked it. Fans of Cocaine Cowboys tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Cocaine Cowboys (2006)?
In US, Cocaine Cowboys is available to stream on fuboTV and Philo, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Cocaine Cowboys worth watching?
Cocaine Cowboys holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Cocaine Cowboys?
Cocaine Cowboys stars Jon Roberts, Jorge Ayala, Mickey Munday, Toni Mooney and Nelson Andreu.
When was Cocaine Cowboys released?
Cocaine Cowboys was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.