IMDb > Space Cowboys (2000)
Space Cowboys
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

Space Cowboys (2000) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 109 | slideshow) Videos (see all 2)
Space Cowboys (2000) -- When a retired engineer is called upon to rescue a failing satellite, he insists that his equally old teammates accompany him into space.
Space Cowboys (2000) -- Trailerfan.com - Trailer (Flash)

Overview

User Rating:
6.3/10   27,730 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 23% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writers (WGA):
Ken Kaufman (written by) &
Howard Klausner (written by)
Contact:
View company contact information for Space Cowboys on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
4 August 2000 (USA) more
Tagline:
Boys will be boys. more
Plot:
When a retired engineer is called upon to rescue a failing satellite, he insists that his equally old teammates accompany him into space. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 4 wins & 6 nominations more
User Comments:
Enjoyable movie more (303 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some language.
Runtime:
130 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Black and White | Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Company:

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
NASA offered their "vomit comet" plane that can create weightlessness, for filming (it was previously used in Apollo 13 (1995) for the weightless scenes). Clint Eastwood turned down the offer for fear that the older actors would be made too sick to film. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: Almost immediately after clearing the launch tower the shuttle assembly rolls into an upside-down attitude, which decreases aerodynamic drag and places the shuttle in proper position for its mission. After Corbin announces "don't worry... our man is with them", the next scene shows the shuttle rolling to become bay-down, toward the Earth. On orbital insertion, the shuttle would already be in that position. more
Quotes:
Col. William 'Hawk' Hawkins: Flying brick... I like that. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Jeopardy!: (#22.57)" (2005) more
Soundtrack:
THE CHAIN OF LOVE more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
18 out of 21 people found the following comment useful.
Enjoyable movie, 30 November 2003
8/10
Author: perfectbond

While much of the film is predictable (except for a couple of surprises) and and almost certainly implausible, the movie was enjoyable because of the camradarie between the characters and the theme of redemption. How often does someone get a second chance and then also make good on it? The sets and special effects were very convincing and Eastwood seems to be good at both the artistic and technical aspects of directing. There's great chemistry between the stars as well. All in all, a very enjoyable movie, 8/10.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (303 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Space Cowboys (2000)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Gene Hackman TayshaWaffles
Marcia Gay Harden obione-2
Roller coaster used in movie?? doucarsha
Hawk on the moon = Extremely disturbing? release_the_hounds-1
Were they gay? alcocer
Why didn't they just launch the rockets? jonbrandau
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Independence Day Armageddon GoldenEye The Right Stuff Superman
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Adventure section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.