The Cow (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1996, The Cow is a drama film directed by Karel Kachyňa, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Adam is a young farmer. As a child, fleeing the bleak reality of his mother's life as a prostitute, he tumbled from a mountain and was mentally injured. Years later, his mother is dying, so Adam sells their only cow to pay for medicine. Rosa, a beautiful young maid, fleeing the sexual exploitation of a wealthy butcher, climbs up to join them on their remote farm and dares to become part of Adam's world. A cycle of life begins again, in a remote turn-of-the-century village tied to the land and its animals.
Who’s in it. The Cow stars Radek Holub as Adam, Alena Mihulová as Rosa, Valérie Zawadská as Adam's mother and František Peterka as Policeman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Cow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 (1996)?
- 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 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cow?
- The Cow stars Radek Holub, Alena Mihulová, Valérie Zawadská, František Peterka and Antonín Molčík.
- When was The Cow released?
- The Cow was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.