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First Cow (2020)

“A simple western about the origin of the American Dream.”

7.0/10 · 540 votes 2h 2m pg-13 DramaWestern

#86 of 234 films from 2020 #1810 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Kelly Reichardt · Written by Kelly Reichardt, Jonathan Raymond

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Overview

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.

Cast

John Magaroas Cookie
Orion Leeas King-Lu
Toby Jonesas Chief Factor
Ewen Bremneras Lloyd
Scott Shepherdas Captain
Gary Farmeras Totillicum
Lily Gladstoneas Chief Factor’s Wife
Alia Shawkatas Woman with Dog
Dylan Smithas Trapper Jack
Ryan Findleyas Trapper Dame
Manuel Rodriguezas Trapper Bill
Patrick D. Greenas Russian Trapper
Jared Kasowskias Thomas
René Auberjonoisas Man with Raven

Facts

Release dateMarch 6, 2020
Runtime122 min (2h 2m) — longer as the 2020 average of 103 min
GenresDrama, Western
LanguageEN
Budget$2,000,000
Box office$101,068 (0.1× budget)
IMDbtt9231040

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Questions

How long is First Cow?
First Cow runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Is First Cow worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 540 votes, which places it #86 of 234 films released in 2020 in this index (top 64%) and #1810 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed First Cow?
First Cow was directed by Kelly Reichardt.
Who stars in First Cow?
John Magaro as Cookie; Orion Lee as King-Lu; Toby Jones as Chief Factor; Ewen Bremner as Lloyd; Scott Shepherd as Captain; Gary Farmer as Totillicum.
What is First Cow rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for First Cow?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/20825.

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