Where to watch Urban Cowboy (1980) tonight
Urban Cowboy (1980) runs 2 h 12 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.5 from 280 TMDB members. 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…
- Runtime
- 2 h 12 min — ends 10:12 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Western
- Released
- June 6, 1980
- TMDB rating
- 6.5 / 10 from 280 votes
- Director
- James Bridges
- Starring
- John Travolta, Debra Winger, Scott Glenn, Madolyn Smith Osborne
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: fuboTV (subscription), Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Urban Cowboy?
- Urban Cowboy is 2 h 12 min long (132 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:12 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Urban Cowboy rated?
- Urban Cowboy is rated PG in the US.
- Is Urban Cowboy a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream Urban Cowboy?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-08: fuboTV (subscription), Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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