Drugstore Cowboy
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV.
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'Bob Gets A Regular Job' Scene
'Tom The Priest' Scene
'Nadine's Body' Scene
'Bob Tries To Rob A Hospital Pharmacy' Scene
'Nadine Asks For A Dog' Scene
'Cops Search Bob's Home' Scene
'Bob Haggles Drug Prices' Scene
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Frequently asked questions about Drugstore Cowboy
Where can I watch Drugstore Cowboy in the United States?
Drugstore Cowboy is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Drugstore Cowboy for free?
Drugstore Cowboy streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Drugstore Cowboy?
Drugstore Cowboy scores 7.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Drugstore Cowboy?
Drugstore Cowboy stars Matt Dillon, Kelly Lynch, James Remar, James Le Gros, and Heather Graham. Gus Van Sant is the director.
How long is Drugstore Cowboy?
Drugstore Cowboy runs 1h 42m (102 minutes).
When did Drugstore Cowboy come out?
Drugstore Cowboy was released on October 20, 1989.
Which studio made Drugstore Cowboy?
Drugstore Cowboy was produced by Avenue Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for Drugstore Cowboy?
Drugstore Cowboy was made on a budget of $2,500,000.
How much did Drugstore Cowboy make at the box office?
Drugstore Cowboy grossed $4,700,000 worldwide, against a budget of $2,500,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.