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The Cowboys (1972): movie guide
The Cowboys (1972) is a Western, Adventure, Drama running about 134 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.1/10 from 278 votes. Notable cast includes John Wayne, Roscoe Lee Browne, Bruce Dern, Colleen Dewhurst. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1972-01-13
- Runtime: 134 min
- TMDB: 7.1/10
- Genres: Western, Adventure, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1972-01-13
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What is The Cowboys about?
When his cattlemen abandon him for the gold fields, rancher Wil Andersen is forced to take on a collection of young boys as his cowboys in order to get his herd to market in time to avoid financial disaster. The boys learn to do a man's job under Andersen's tutelage, however, neither he nor the boys know that a gang of cattle thieves is stalking them.
Cast highlights
The Cowboys features John Wayne, Roscoe Lee Browne, Bruce Dern, Colleen Dewhurst, Alfred Barker Jr., Nicolas Beauvy. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1972-01-13. Runtime: 134 minutes. TMDB score: 7.1/10 (278 votes). Genres: Western, Adventure, Drama, Action. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The Cowboys on Cinema Box
Cinema Box is a movie and TV discovery app for Android. Use it to browse The Cowboys, watch official trailers when available, save titles to your list, and plan what to watch — without hosting or streaming full films.
Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Cowboys?
- The Cowboys is listed as Western, Adventure, Drama, Action on TMDB.
- How long is The Cowboys?
- The Cowboys runs about 134 minutes.
- Who stars in The Cowboys?
- Cast highlights include John Wayne, Roscoe Lee Browne, Bruce Dern, Colleen Dewhurst, Alfred Barker Jr., Nicolas Beauvy.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Cowboys?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Cowboys?
- Open the The Cowboys page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
