Urban Cowboy (1980)
Overview
After moving to Pasadena, Texas, country boy Bud Davis starts hanging around a bar called Gilley's, where he falls in love with Sissy, a cowgirl who believes the sexes are equal. They eventually marry, but their relationship is turbulent due to Bud's traditional view of gender roles. Jealousy over his rival leads to their separation, but Bud attempts to win Sissy back by triumphing at Gilley's mechanical bull-riding competition.
Where to watch Urban Cowboy
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Paramount Plus, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | YouTube Free | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Super Channel Plus, Super Channel, fuboTV | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, Videoload | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, Videoload |
| France | — | Sooner, Amazon Video | Sooner, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Urban Cowboy in 46 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Urban Cowboy about?
After moving to Pasadena, Texas, country boy Bud Davis starts hanging around a bar called Gilley's, where he falls in love with Sissy, a cowgirl who believes the sexes are equal. They eventually marry, but their relationship is turbulent due to Bud's traditional view of gender roles. Jealousy over his rival leads to their separation, but Bud attempts to win Sissy back by triumphing at Gilley's mechanical bull-riding competition. Urban Cowboy is a Drama, Romance, Western movie, released on 1980-06-06, runtime 132 minutes.
Is Urban Cowboy worth watching?
TMDB users rate Urban Cowboy 6.5 out of 10 from 280 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Urban Cowboy?
In the United States, Urban Cowboy streams on fuboTV, Paramount Plus and Paramount Plus Essential and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
James Bridges
Cast
- John Travolta as Bud Davis
- Debra Winger as Sissy
- Scott Glenn as Wes
- Madolyn Smith Osborne as Pam
- Barry Corbin as Uncle Bob
- Brooke Alderson as Aunt Corene
- Cooper Huckabee as Marshall
- James Gammon as Steve Strange
- Mickey Gilley as Himself
- Johnny Lee as Himself
- Bonnie Raitt as Herself
- Betty Murphy as Bud's Mom
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Sources
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