The Cowboys

Name: The Cowboys
Released: 1972-01-13
Rating: 7.104

7.1/10 (269)

·1972· 134 min

Director: Mark Rydell

"All they wanted was their chance to be men... and he gave it to them."

When his cattlemen abandon him for the gold fields, rancher Wil Andersen is forced to take on a collection of young boys as his cowboys in order to get his herd to market in time to avoid financial disaster. The boys learn to do a man's job under Andersen's tutelage, however, neither he nor the boys know that a gang of cattle thieves is stalking them.

Where to Watch

fuboTV

Philo

Trailer

Cast

John Wayne

Wil Andersen

Roscoe Lee Browne

Jebediah Nightlinger

Bruce Dern

Long Hair

Colleen Dewhurst

Kate

Alfred Barker Jr.

Cowboy Fats

Nicolas Beauvy

Cowboy Dan

Steve Benedict

Cowboy Steve

Robert Carradine

Cowboy Slim Honeycutt

Norman Howell

Cowboy Weedy

Stephen R. Hudis

Cowboy Charlie Schwartz

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Sean Kelly

Cowboy Stuttering Bob

A Martinez

Cowboy Cimarron

In brief

The Cowboys (1972) is a western, adventure, drama film. With an average rating of 7.1/10 from 269 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 14min. You can stream it on: fuboTV, Philo.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Cowboys online?

The Cowboys is available on the following streaming services: fuboTV, Philo. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Cowboys?

The Cowboys runs 134 minutes (2h 14min).

What rating does The Cowboys have?

The Cowboys has an average rating of 7.1/10 based on 269 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Cowboys from?

The Cowboys was released in 1972.