Where to watch Drugstore Cowboy (1989) tonight
Drugstore Cowboy (1989) runs 1 h 42 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.1 from 643 TMDB members. Portland, Oregon, 1971. Bob Hughes is the charismatic leader of a peculiar quartet, formed by his wife, Dianne, and another couple, Rick and Nadine, who skillfully steal from drugstores and hospital medicine cabinets in order to appease their insatiable need for drugs. But neither fun nor luck last forever.
- Runtime
- 1 h 42 min — ends 9:42 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Released
- October 20, 1989
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 from 643 votes
- Director
- Gus Van Sant
- Starring
- Matt Dillon, Kelly Lynch, James Remar, James Le Gros
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Drugstore Cowboy?
- Drugstore Cowboy is 1 h 42 min long (102 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Drugstore Cowboy rated?
- Drugstore Cowboy is rated R in the US.
- Is Drugstore Cowboy a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream Drugstore Cowboy?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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