Urban Cowboy

Film - 1980 - Drama, Romance, Western

The story

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.

Directed by

James Bridges

Starring

John Travolta, Debra Winger, Scott Glenn, Madolyn Smith Osborne, Barry Corbin, Brooke Alderson

Where to watch

netflix

Ratings

IMDb 6.5 out of 10

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Film · 1980 · Drama · Romance · Western

Urban Cowboy

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The story

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.

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Ratings
IMDb
6.5 / 10
19k votes
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71%
Tomatometer
3.19 / 5
15k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.5 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreDrama, Romance, Western
Runtime2h 12m
RatedM
Release1980-06-06
Where to watch
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