Eastern Western vs First Cow

Eastern Western and First Cow are tied on audience score (7/10). Eastern Western is the shorter watch at 1h 48m compared with 2h 2m. First Cow is the older of the two (2020 against 2025). Both are drama, western movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Eastern Western posterEastern Western2025 VS First Cow posterFirst Cow2020
Eastern WesternFirst Cow
Audience score★ 7.0/10★ 7.1/10
Year20252020
Length1h 48m2h 2m
GenresDrama, WesternDrama, Western
CountryBosnia and Herzegovina–
DirectorBiliana Grozdanova, Marina GrozdanovaKelly Reichardt
Main castDuncan Vezain, Igor Galijasevic, Walter Runningcrane Jr., Shawn Perkins, Zdravko StrkaljAlia Shawkat, John Magaro, Lily Gladstone, Toby Jones, Ewen Bremner

Synopsis

Eastern Western

This beautifully understated Western is the story of a son raised by two fathers, one from the European East and one from the American West. On the cusp of the 20th century, somewhere on the American frontier, Igor, an immigrant and recent widower, struggles to raise his two-year-old son Ivo on his own. When his American friend and mentor Duncan decides to move his horse-breeding business and young family to California, Igor and Ivo join the…

First Cow

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.

Where to watch

Where to watch Eastern WesternWhere to watch First Cow

More like Eastern Western · More like First Cow · Compare other titles