---
title: "Cowboys"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/cowboys-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 681022
imdb_id: "tt6187134"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 86
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 63
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Cowboys (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/cowboys-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Cowboys (2020).
Genre: Drama / American drama film.
Director/Writer: Anna Kerrigan.
Cast: Steve Zahn, Jillian Bell, Sasha Knight, Ann Dowd.
Premiere: Outfest on August 22, 2020.
Release Date: February 12, 2021 (by Samuel Goldwyn Films).
US Release Date (TMDB): 04/15/2020.
Runtime: 1h 26m.
Plot: Troy (a troubled but well-intentioned father who recently separated from his wife) and his young transgender son Joe are on the run from his conservative mother in the Montana wilderness, with a detective in hot pursuit. The flight occurs after his ex-wife's refusal to let their son live as his authentic self.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Filmzie | YouTube, MovieMe |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Anna Kerrigan
- **Networks / Studios**: Samuel Goldwyn Films, Limelight

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Steve Zahn** as *Troy*
- **Jillian Bell** as *Sally*
- **Sasha Knight** as *Joe*
- **Ann Dowd** as *Faith*
- **Gary Farmer** as *Robert Spottedbird*
- **Chris Coy** as *Jerry*
- **John Reynolds** as *Grover*
- **Bob Stephenson** as *Sheriff George Jenkins*
- **AJ Slaght** as *Stevie*
- **John Beasley** as *Ben*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Cowboys online?
Cowboys is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Cowboys worth watching?
Cowboys holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 63 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Cowboys and when was it released?
Cowboys is a feature film with a runtime of 86 minutes. It was released in 2020. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Cowboys?
Cowboys was directed by Anna Kerrigan.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Cowboys — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/681022)
- [Cowboys (2020 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowboys_(2020_film))
- [Cowboys (2020) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/681022-cowboys/cast)
- [Cowboys (2020) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6187134/)

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