Midnight Cowboy (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1969, Midnight Cowboy is a drama film directed by John Schlesinger, running about 113 minutes. “For those who have never seen it and those who have never forgotten it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Joe Buck is a wide-eyed hustler from Texas hoping to score big with wealthy New York City women; he finds a companion in Enrico "Ratso" Rizzo, an ailing swindler with a bum leg and a quixotic fantasy of escaping to Florida.
Who’s in it. Midnight Cowboy stars Jon Voight as Joe Buck, Dustin Hoffman as Enrico "Ratso" Rizzo, Sylvia Miles as Cass and John McGiver as Mr. O'Daniel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Midnight Cowboy has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $44.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Midnight Cowboy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Midnight Cowboy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Midnight Cowboy (1969)?
- In US, Midnight Cowboy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Midnight Cowboy worth watching?
- Midnight Cowboy holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Midnight Cowboy?
- Midnight Cowboy stars Jon Voight, Dustin Hoffman, Sylvia Miles, John McGiver and Brenda Vaccaro.
- When was Midnight Cowboy released?
- Midnight Cowboy was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.