Chowboys (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 7.5

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Released in 2018, Chowboys is a horror and western film directed by Steven Kostanski, running about 8 minutes. “Hopeless men... Against hopeless odds...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Three stupid cowboys are lost in the woods without any food on the coldest night of the year. Will they succumb to the cold, cannibalism or the Christmas Spirit? Canada's infamous Astron-6 return to short form to challenge the very idea of storytelling. Grotesque. Absurd. Buñuel by way of the Zuckers and Abrahams.

Who’s in it. Chowboys stars Matthew Kennedy, Adam Brooks, Conor Sweeney and Jeremy Gillespie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Chowboys 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 Chowboys page.

If you liked it. Fans of Chowboys tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Chowboys (2018)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chowboys change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Chowboys worth watching?
Chowboys holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Chowboys?
Chowboys stars Matthew Kennedy, Adam Brooks, Conor Sweeney, Jeremy Gillespie and Steven Kostanski.
When was Chowboys released?
Chowboys was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.