First Cow movie poster

First Cow

"A simple western about the origin of the American Dream."

March 6, 2020 2h 2m 7.1/10 (511 votes)

Originally released in 2020. First Cow is a drama/western film. directed by Kelly Reichardt. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring John Magaro, Orion Lee, and Toby Jones

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 6, 2020 5 years ago
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Runtime 2h 2m 122 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (511 votes)
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Budget $2M Production budget
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Box Office $101.1K 0.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$2,000,000
Revenue
$101,068

Production Companies

  • filmscience

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Cow about?

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 mi...

Who directed First Cow?

First Cow was directed by Kelly Reichardt.

How long is First Cow?

First Cow has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).

When was First Cow released?

First Cow was released on March 6, 2020 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in First Cow?

The main cast of First Cow includes John Magaro, Orion Lee, Toby Jones, Ewen Bremner, Scott Shepherd.

Is First Cow worth watching?

First Cow has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 511 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.