What genre is First Cow?

First Cow is categorised as Drama, Western.

Who stars in First Cow?

Alia Shawkat, John Magaro, Lily Gladstone, Toby Jones, Ewen Bremner appear in the main cast.

Who directed First Cow?

Kelly Reichardt directed First Cow.

How long is First Cow?

First Cow runs for 2h 2m (122 minutes).

Is First Cow worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch First Cow?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

First Cow (2020)

Name: First Cow
Genre: Drama, Western
Released: 2020
Duration: 122 min
Cast: Alia Shawkat, John Magaro, Lily Gladstone, Toby Jones, Ewen Bremner

Movie 2h 2m ★ 7.1/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something

Drama Western

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Released in 2020, First Cow is a drama and western movie. It is directed by Kelly Reichardt. The cast includes Alia Shawkat, John Magaro and Lily Gladstone. The running time is 2h 2m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.1 out of 10.

Synopsis

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.

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Questions about First Cow

What genre is First Cow?: First Cow is categorised as Drama, Western.
Who stars in First Cow?: Alia Shawkat, John Magaro, Lily Gladstone, Toby Jones, Ewen Bremner appear in the main cast.
Who directed First Cow?: Kelly Reichardt directed First Cow.
How long is First Cow?: First Cow runs for 2h 2m (122 minutes).
Is First Cow worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch First Cow?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

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