Cockfighter (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1974, Cockfighter is a drama film directed by Monte Hellman, running about 83 minutes. “From Governor's Mansions to Cheap Hotels: The Big Money Sport that's Dirty-Violent and Outside the Law!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man who trains fighting cocks vows to remain silent until one of his birds wins a championship.
Who’s in it. Cockfighter stars Warren Oates as Frank Mansfield, Richard B. Shull as Omar Baradansky, Harry Dean Stanton as Jack Burke and Ed Begley Jr. as Tom Peeples, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Cockfighter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cockfighter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cockfighter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cockfighter (1974)?
- In US, Cockfighter is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cockfighter worth watching?
- Cockfighter holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cockfighter?
- Cockfighter stars Warren Oates, Richard B. Shull, Harry Dean Stanton, Ed Begley Jr. and Laurie Bird.