Convict Cowboy (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1995, Convict Cowboy is an action, drama, tv movie and western film directed by Rod Holcomb, running about 94 minutes. “They held on for glory. They held on for freedom.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. New inmate Clay Treyton, doing time for fisticuffs, is sent to a Montana ranch where prisoners spend time working with horses. Encouraged by the warden, the men ride in prison rodeos, and murderer Ry Weston, an ex-pro horseman, is the team's top performer. Clay and Ry become friends, exchanging lessons about horses and life. But when prison black marketeers start leaning on Ry, the men have more than rodeos to worry about.
Who’s in it. Convict Cowboy stars Jon Voight as Ry Weston, Kyle Chandler as Clay Treyton, Marcia Gay Harden as Maggie Sinclair and Ben Gazzara as Warden Ferguson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Convict Cowboy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Convict Cowboy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Convict Cowboy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Convict Cowboy (1995)?
- In US, Convict Cowboy is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Convict Cowboy worth watching?
- Convict Cowboy holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, tv movie and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Convict Cowboy?
- Convict Cowboy stars Jon Voight, Kyle Chandler, Marcia Gay Harden, Ben Gazzara and Glenn Plummer.
- When was Convict Cowboy released?
- Convict Cowboy was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.