First Cow (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2019, First Cow is a drama, history and western film directed by Kelly Reichardt, running about 122 minutes. “A simple western about the origin of the American Dream.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the 1820s, a taciturn loner and skilled cook travels west to Oregon Territory, where he meets a Chinese immigrant also seeking his fortune. Soon the two team up on a dangerous scheme to steal milk from the wealthy landowner’s prized Jersey cow – the first, and only, in the territory.
Who’s in it. First Cow stars John Magaro as Cookie, Orion Lee as King-Lu, Dylan Smith as Trapper Jack and Manuel Rodriguez as Trapper Bill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, First Cow has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $101.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First Cow page.
If you liked it. Fans of First Cow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Cow (2019)?
- In US, First Cow is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is First Cow worth watching?
- First Cow holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, history and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in First Cow?
- First Cow stars John Magaro, Orion Lee, Dylan Smith, Manuel Rodriguez and Patrick D. Green.
- When was First Cow released?
- First Cow was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.