First Cow

A simple western about the origin of the American Dream.

20202h 2m7.0(563 votes)

DramaWestern

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.

First Cow (2020) is a drama and western film directed by Kelly Reichardt. It stars John Magaro, Orion Lee, and Toby Jones. The film runs for 2 hours 2 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 from 563 votes.

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Director

Kelly Reichardt

Cast

John Magaro

Orion Lee

King-Lu

Toby Jones

Chief Factor

Ewen Bremner

Lloyd

Scott Shepherd

Captain

Gary Farmer

Totillicum

Lily Gladstone

Chief Factor’s Wife

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Frequently Asked Questions About First Cow

Where can I watch First Cow?

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Who stars in First Cow?

First Cow stars John Magaro, Orion Lee, Toby Jones, and Ewen Bremner, and was directed by Kelly Reichardt.

How long is First Cow?

First Cow has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes.

When did First Cow come out?

First Cow was released in 2020.

What genre is First Cow?

First Cow is a drama and western film.

Is First Cow worth watching?

First Cow holds an average audience score of 7.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.