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      PG-13 Released Mar 6, 2020 2 hr. 2 min. Western Drama TRAILER for First Cow: Trailer 1 List
      96% 223 Reviews Tomatometer 65% 500+ Ratings Audience Score Two travelers, on the run from a band of vengeful hunters in the 1820s Northwest, dream of striking it rich -- but their tenuous plan to make their fortune on the frontier comes to rely on the secret use of a landowner's prized dairy cow. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Mar 19 Buy Now

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      First Cow finds director Kelly Reichardt revisiting territory and themes that will be familiar to fans of her previous work -- with typically rewarding results.

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      Michael G Technically, it was abysmally recorded, in darkness. Thematically, it was an interesting vignette of societal extremes played out through deceit. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/16/20 Full Review Audience Member I couldn't wait for it to end. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Georgan G This film is unique as a western. In 1820's north western USA, a friendship between a Chinese man & a cook is the focus. The plot moves slowly, but the beautiful cinematography & fascinating details holds your interest. Only criticism is some parts are too dark to see. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/29/24 Full Review Sanjin M Underwhelming. Decent cinematography, decent score, fair acting. That is about it. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/29/24 Full Review Don S seemed a little slow but I really liked the story, well worth the journey. gary farmer, toby jones, rene auberjonois familiar faces. great acting and a beautiful cow, it all comes together. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/24 Full Review Audience Member I loved this movie. Just watched it for the 3rd time. Every about this movie works. Everything Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Deborah Ross The Spectator It is touching, tender, original, entrancing, definitely the best cow film of the year. Plus it's also a quietly masterful thriller where a clafoutis (blueberry) will have you on the edge of your seat. Jul 29, 2021 Full Review Tara Brady Irish Times Reichardt works in delicate movements as a storyteller. Magaro and Lee's wonderful chemistry keeps perfectly in step with the filmmaker. Rated: 5/5 Jul 23, 2021 Full Review Linda Marric The Jewish Chronicle Never has a film about two losers and the platonic love they have for each other felt more moving or more engaging. Simply wonderful. Rated: 5/5 Jul 9, 2021 Full Review Dave Giannini InSession Film Kelly Reichardt is just not for me. Well, I could have said that before 2020. But then First Cow happened. I don’t know what to tell you. It’s just so pure. Feb 23, 2024 Full Review Greg Carlson Vague Visages Behold the elegance and oft-cited aesthetic minimalism with which Reichardt unfolds so many thoughts and ideas about race, representation and gender. Feb 7, 2024 Full Review Nadine Whitney The Curb Kelly Reichardt’s First Cow is quite simply a masterwork of gentle filmmaking that through the lens of a small story manages to encompass the zeitgeist of the American Dream as it is imagined in 19th Century Oregon and the pioneer experience. Rated: A+ Nov 12, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Two travelers, on the run from a band of vengeful hunters in the 1820s Northwest, dream of striking it rich -- but their tenuous plan to make their fortune on the frontier comes to rely on the secret use of a landowner's prized dairy cow.
      Director
      Kelly Reichardt
      Executive Producer
      Louise Lovegrove, Scott Rudin
      Screenwriter
      Jonathan Raymond, Kelly Reichardt
      Distributor
      A24
      Production Co
      Film Science
      Rating
      PG-13 (Brief Strong Language)
      Genre
      Western, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Mar 6, 2020, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jul 10, 2020
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $161.0K
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