A Cowboy Needs a Horse (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1956, A Cowboy Needs a Horse is an animation and western film directed by Bill Justice, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. A young boy dreams of being a cowboy. After he gets the basics, as outlined in the title song, he's attacked by Indians. He runs out of bullets and manages to lasso them. He smokes the peace pipe with their chief. A robber is holding up a stagecoach and he rides to the rescue, refusing the reward. He also saves a train from a dynamited bridge, and a girl tied to a cactus, before riding into the sunset (and back to his suburban bed).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, A Cowboy Needs a Horse 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 A Cowboy Needs a Horse page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Cowboy Needs a Horse tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Cowboy Needs a Horse (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Cowboy Needs a Horse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Cowboy Needs a Horse worth watching?
- A Cowboy Needs a Horse holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was A Cowboy Needs a Horse released?
- A Cowboy Needs a Horse was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.