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First Cow

  • 20192019
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 2m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
18K
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First Cow (2019)
From director Kelly Reichardt and starring John Magaro, Orion Lee, and Toby Jones. First Cow - March 6, 2020.
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  • Drama
  • Western
A skilled cook has traveled west and joined a group of fur trappers in Oregon, though he only finds true connection with a Chinese immigrant also seeking his fortune. Soon the two collaborat... Read allA skilled cook has traveled west and joined a group of fur trappers in Oregon, though he only finds true connection with a Chinese immigrant also seeking his fortune. Soon the two collaborate on a successful business.A skilled cook has traveled west and joined a group of fur trappers in Oregon, though he only finds true connection with a Chinese immigrant also seeking his fortune. Soon the two collaborate on a successful business.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
18K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Kelly Reichardt
  • Writers
    • Jonathan Raymond(based upon the novel "The Half-Life" by)
    • Kelly Reichardt(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Alia Shawkat
    • John Magaro
    • Dylan Smith
Top credits
  • Director
    • Kelly Reichardt
  • Writers
    • Jonathan Raymond(based upon the novel "The Half-Life" by)
    • Kelly Reichardt(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Alia Shawkat
    • John Magaro
    • Dylan Smith
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 163User reviews
    • 179Critic reviews
    • 89Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 27 wins & 161 nominations

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    Photos80

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    Top cast

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    Alia Shawkat
    Alia Shawkat
    • Woman with Dogas Woman with Dog
    John Magaro
    John Magaro
    • Cookieas Cookie
    Dylan Smith
    Dylan Smith
    • Trapper Jackas Trapper Jack
    Ryan Findley
    • Tapper Dameas Tapper Dame
    Clayton Nemrow
    Clayton Nemrow
    • Trapper Clydeas Trapper Clyde
    Manuel Rodriguez
    Manuel Rodriguez
    • Trapper Billas Trapper Bill
    Orion Lee
    Orion Lee
    • King-Luas King-Lu
    Patrick D. Green
    Patrick D. Green
    • Russian Trapperas Russian Trapper
    Evie
    • The Cowas The Cow
    Ewen Bremner
    Ewen Bremner
    • Lloydas Lloyd
    Jared Kasowski
    Jared Kasowski
    • Thomasas Thomas
    Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois
    • Man with Ravenas Man with Raven
    • (as René Aubergenois)
    Jean-Luc Boucherot
    Jean-Luc Boucherot
    • Sailor in Saloonas Sailor in Saloon
    Jeb Berrier
    Jeb Berrier
    • Cribbage Playeras Cribbage Player
    John Keating
    John Keating
    • Heckler in Saloonas Heckler in Saloon
    Don MacEllis
    • Brilliant Williamas Brilliant William
    Todd A. Robinson
    Todd A. Robinson
    • Fort Trapperas Fort Trapper
    Kevin Michael Moore
    • Fort Trapperas Fort Trapper
    • (as Kevin-Michael Moore)
    • Director
      • Kelly Reichardt
    • Writers
      • Jonathan Raymond(based upon the novel "The Half-Life" by) (screenplay)
      • Kelly Reichardt(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      "Slow Elk" was suggested as an alternate title, as that's how cattle were known to Oregon's First People. Also, "slow elk" is still a slang term for cattle used by big game hunters in some Western states; for example, "That out-of-stater shot a slow elk by mistake."
    • Goofs
      Cookie mentions he would like to have a business in San Francisco. The film is ostensibly set in the 1820s, when the city had not officially been named San Francisco. However, the name had been in use since the 1590s and could have been used at the time the film is set.
    • Quotes

      King-Lu: History isn't here yet. It's coming, but we got here early this time. Maybe this time, we can be ready for it. We can take it on our own terms.

    • Crazy credits
      The Cow - Evie
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Movies of 2020 (So Far) (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Hog of the Forsaken
      by Michael Hurley.
      Performed on fiddle by Stephen Malkmus.

    User reviews163

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A Poignant Tale About Friendship and Capitalism
    Is it okay to "steal" from a wealthy landlord to survive in this capitalist ladder?

    First Cow is a brilliant tale about friendship and the necessary things we do to make hay. The central performances are brilliant and slow narration with pleasant country music really gives you the The Straight Story and Lone Star vibes. Haven't seen Kelly Reichardt's previous works but after watching this I am more than interested to complete her filmography. This film probably wouldn't receive a lot of noise during awards season but is definitely going to end up in many top 10 lists regardless.
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    • Jul 12, 2020

    FAQ2

    • Going by Box Office Gross it looks like this was released in the US only. Anyone know why? Why not Canada. Maybe Australia.

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 10, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • A24 (United States)
    • Languages
      • North American Indian
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • İlk İnek
    • Filming locations
      • Howell Territorial Park, Sauvie Island, Oregon, USA
    • Production companies
      • A24
      • IAC Films
      • Film Science
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $101,068
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $81,323
      • Mar 8, 2020
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,380,500
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 2 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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