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The Cow (1969): cast, story & where to watch

1969 · Film · ★ 7.7

The Cow poster

Released in 1969, The Cow is a drama film directed by Dariush Mehrjui, running about 105 minutes.

What it’s about. An old villager deeply in love with his cow goes to the capital for a while. While he's there, the cow dies and now the villagers are afraid of his possible reaction to it when he returns.

Who’s in it. The Cow stars Ezzatolah Entezami as Masht Hassan, Mahin Shahabi as Hassan's Wife, Ali Nasirian as Islam and Jamshid Mashayekhi as Abbas, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Cow has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cow page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Cow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Cow (1969)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Cow worth watching?
The Cow holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Cow?
The Cow stars Ezzatolah Entezami, Mahin Shahabi, Ali Nasirian, Jamshid Mashayekhi and Firouz Behjat-Mohamadi.
When was The Cow released?
The Cow was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.