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  • 2021
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 26 m
  • 2021
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 26 m

Summary Troy (Steve Zahn), a troubled but well-intentioned father, has recently separated from his wife Sally (Jillian Bell). Aghast at Sally's refusal to let their trans son Joe (Sasha Knight) live as his authentic self, Troy runs off with Joe into the Montana wilderness. Meanwhile, a police detective (Ann Dowd) pursues them, but her resolve ab...

Directed By: Anna Kerrigan

Written By: Anna Kerrigan

  • 2021
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 26 m
  • 2021
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 26 m

Cowboys

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
66
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 9 User Ratings
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Summary Troy (Steve Zahn), a troubled but well-intentioned father, has recently separated from his wife Sally (Jillian Bell). Aghast at Sally's refusal to let their trans son Joe (Sasha Knight) live as his authentic self, Troy runs off with Joe into the Montana wilderness. Meanwhile, a police detective (Ann Dowd) pursues them, but her resolve ab...

Directed By: Anna Kerrigan

Written By: Anna Kerrigan

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Metascore
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Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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80
May 5, 2021
Cowboys is a film that relaxes into its ideas and themes, and the performances from Knight, Zahn and Bell – with Ann Dowd as the cop on Troy’s trail – are all tremendous.
By Peter Bradshaw FULL REVIEW
80
Feb 11, 2021
Despite the film’s compact length, it contains a wealth of tense action, complex emotion, deft observations, vital messaging and gorgeous vistas.
By Gary Goldstein FULL REVIEW
75
Feb 12, 2021
There is plenty to like about director Anna Kerrigan's film Cowboys. Its (near) family-friendly pitch on transgender issues is refreshing. Its uncluttered presentation is disarmingly frank.
By Thom Ernst FULL REVIEW
75
Feb 11, 2021
Everyone on-screen holds fear in their hearts because they think the complexity of the situation is beyond their means. The question is whether they’re willing to try anyway.
By Jared Mobarak FULL REVIEW
70
Feb 11, 2021
The observant nature of this character drama offers Zahn in particular the opportunity to expand into new territory. He hasn’t lost the spaciness that once made him a lovable comedic sidekick, but here fatherhood endows that same charm with pathos, even tragedy.
By Teo Bugbee FULL REVIEW
60
May 7, 2021
Cowboys nonetheless gets by on goodwill and a passion for compromised Americana. Only a lowdown dirty heel would cuss it out.
By Donald Clarke FULL REVIEW
40
May 11, 2021
Comic actors Steve Zahn and Jillian Bell are uncharacteristically earnest in this achingly well-intentioned but thuddingly heavy-handed family drama.
By Wendy Ide FULL REVIEW

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7.4
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Release Date Feb 12, 2021
Duration 1 h 26 m
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Awards

Tribeca Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations
Kingston Reelout Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
L.A. Outfest
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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