Urban Cowboy

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Urban Cowboy

PG,

1980,

2h 15m,

Drama

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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, Wes, leads to their separation, but Bud attempts to win Sissy back by triumphing at Gilley's mechanical bull-riding competition.

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Meaghan Morris

Sydney Morning Herald

Apr 23, 2025

An engaging romance about the emotional complexities of a rather nasty society which has a lot in common with our own.

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Jay Scott

Globe and Mail

Aug 12, 2022

At no time is Urban Cowboy especially well-directed.

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Bob Thomas

Associated Press

Mar 4, 2019

As in Saturday Night Fever and Grease, [Travolta] plays a blustery, not-too-bright, young man with an electric personality that is fascinating to watch.

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

Jul 3, 2020

3.5/5

In short, the fact that all three central characters are fallible is unique as it makes the characters less archetypes and more human.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Jun 14, 2020

3/4

Travolta is fine, but Winger and Glenn are the ones who truly add fire to the film.

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Frank J. Avella

Edge Media Network

Jun 10, 2020

B-

Just how his camera lingers on Travolta gives new meaning to the notion of the gay gaze...

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Mar 11, 2019

This is a Great Hit Paramount deserved back in June 1980 to compete against Namco's Pac-Man that summer. Boz Scaggs's Song, Look What You've Done to Me is my absolute favorite of the songs from Urban Cowboy

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Albus L

Oct 29, 2018

One of my all-time favorites. John Travolta is really good in this and Debra Winger is amazing. I watch this anytime I have the chance!

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Abraham S

Jun 18, 2018

My all time favorite film. An iconic soundtrack, a plot that is relatable to all people, and unforgettable performances by John Travolta and Debra Winger plus you cannot go wrong with Johnny Lee and Mickey Gilley.

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Apr 16, 2018

Saw this as a child and even then I knew it was BAD

Rey R

Apr 9, 2018

A really entertaining and interesting drama with John Travolta, Debra Winger and Scott Glen!

Kylo W

Nov 15, 2017

Always a favorite of mine. Its a trip to Texas where you would work on the pipe line during the day(lots of hiring in that time of history ) and drink at Gilleys at nite. Bud rolls into town to live with Uncle Bob and Aunt Corene to work on the pipe line. The handsome cowboy meets Sissy and they fall in love fast. Their chemistry on this simple film is heart warming . All characters flow smoothly in this story of Texas in that time. Scott Glenn probley first film plays an amazing bad guy that you will hate him for along time. You'd never believe it's Scott Glenn. His character is the ex-con who runs the mechanical bull at Gilleys at nite sleeping in a trailor in the back parking lot. His name id Tatoo and comes into the picture while Bud and Sissy start to come unhinged. You;ll love Bud, Sissy and Uncle Bill and Aunt Corene who are so loving to their Bud like a real son. Wanna take a trip to Texas in 1980?! Go watch it. Soundtrack is great too!!!

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James Bridges

Director

John Travolta

Bud

Debra Winger

Sissy Davis

Scott Glenn

Wes Hightower

Madolyn Smith Osborne

Pam

Barry Corbin

Bob Davis

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Synopsis

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, Wes, leads to their separation, but Bud attempts to win Sissy back by triumphing at Gilley's mechanical bull-riding competition.

Director: James Bridges
Producer: Irving Azoff, Robert Evans
Screenwriter: Aaron Latham, James Bridges
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Robert Evans Company
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 6, 1980, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2013
Runtime: 2h 15m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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