First Cow(2020)
“A simple western about the origin of the American Dream.”
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.
Director
Kelly Reichardt
Studio
filmscience
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$101K
Cast
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
Lily Gladstone
as Chief Factor’s Wife
Alia Shawkat
as Woman with Dog
Dylan Smith
as Trapper Jack
Ryan Findley
as Trapper Dame
Manuel Rodriguez
as Trapper Bill
Patrick D. Green
as Russian Trapper
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2020
Runtime
2h 2m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$101K
Production Companies
filmscience
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch First Cow?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for First Cow (2020).
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 milk from the wealthy landowner’s prized Jersey cow—the first, and only, in the territory.
Who directed First Cow?▼
First Cow was directed by Kelly Reichardt and released in 2020. It is a drama, western film.
How long is First Cow?▼
First Cow has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
Who stars in First Cow?▼
The cast of First Cow includes John Magaro as Cookie, Orion Lee as King-Lu, Toby Jones as Chief Factor, Ewen Bremner as Lloyd, Scott Shepherd as Captain and more.
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