Space Cowboys (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2000, Space Cowboys is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by Clint Eastwood, running about 130 minutes. “Space will never be the same.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Frank Corvin, ‘Hawk’ Hawkins, Jerry O'Neill and ‘Tank’ Sullivan were hotdog members of Project Daedalus, the Air Force's test program for space travel, but their hopes were dashed in 1958 with the formation of NASA and the use of trained chimps. They blackmail their way into orbit when Russia's mysterious ‘Ikon’ communications satellite's orbit begins to degrade and threatens to crash to Earth.
Who’s in it. Space Cowboys stars Clint Eastwood as Frank Corvin, Tommy Lee Jones as Hawk Hawkins, Donald Sutherland as Jerry O`Neill and James Garner as Tank Sullivan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Space Cowboys has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $128.9M 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 Space Cowboys page.
If you liked it. Fans of Space Cowboys 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 Space Cowboys (2000)?
- In US, Space Cowboys 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 Space Cowboys worth watching?
- Space Cowboys holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Space Cowboys?
- Space Cowboys stars Clint Eastwood, Tommy Lee Jones, Donald Sutherland, James Garner and James Cromwell.
- When was Space Cowboys released?
- Space Cowboys was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.