Tokyo Cowboy (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1994, Tokyo Cowboy is a comedy, drama, romance and western film directed by Kathy Garneau, running about 94 minutes. “An Eastern Western” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a young Japanese man with an affinity towards American western films is fired from his job, he sets out to become a real live cowboy.
Who’s in it. Tokyo Cowboy stars Anna Ferguson as Mrs. Beatty, Sharon Heath as Movie Barmaid, Christianne Hirt as Kate Beatty and Hiromoto Ida as No Ogawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Tokyo Cowboy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and Fandor Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tokyo Cowboy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tokyo Cowboy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tokyo Cowboy (1994)?
- In US, Tokyo Cowboy is available to stream on Philo and Fandor Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tokyo Cowboy worth watching?
- Tokyo Cowboy holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tokyo Cowboy?
- Tokyo Cowboy stars Anna Ferguson, Sharon Heath, Christianne Hirt, Hiromoto Ida and Michael Ironside.
- When was Tokyo Cowboy released?
- Tokyo Cowboy was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.