Urban Cowboy (1980): movie guide

What is Urban Cowboy about?

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 competition.

Cast highlights

Urban Cowboy features John Travolta, Debra Winger, Scott Glenn, Madolyn Smith Osborne, Barry Corbin, Brooke Alderson. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1980-06-06. Runtime: 132 minutes. TMDB score: 6.5/10 (280 votes). Genres: Drama, Romance, Western. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Urban Cowboy?

Urban Cowboy is listed as Drama, Romance, Western on TMDB.

How long is Urban Cowboy?

Urban Cowboy runs about 132 minutes.

Who stars in Urban Cowboy?

Cast highlights include John Travolta, Debra Winger, Scott Glenn, Madolyn Smith Osborne, Barry Corbin, Brooke Alderson.

Does Cinema Box stream Urban Cowboy?

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