First Cow
In the 1820s, a taciturn loner and skilled cook travels west to Oregon Territory, where he meets a Chinese immigrant also seeking his fortune. Soon the two team up on a dangerous scheme to steal milk from the wealthy landowner’s prized Jersey cow—the first, and only, in the territory.
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Streaming now in the United States on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, Plex, and Xumo Play.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Kelly Reichardt on First Cow
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Frequently asked questions about First Cow
Where can I watch First Cow in the United States?
First Cow is available to stream on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, Plex, and Xumo Play 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 First Cow for free?
First Cow streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for First Cow?
First Cow scores 7.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in First Cow?
First Cow stars John Magaro, Orion Lee, Toby Jones, Ewen Bremner, and Scott Shepherd. Kelly Reichardt is the director.
How long is First Cow?
First Cow runs 2h 2m (122 minutes).
When did First Cow come out?
First Cow was released on March 6, 2020.
Which studio made First Cow?
First Cow was produced by filmscience in the United States.
What was the budget for First Cow?
First Cow was made on a budget of $2,000,000.
How much did First Cow make at the box office?
First Cow grossed $101,068 worldwide, against a budget of $2,000,000.
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.