Midnight Cowboy (1969)
A naive Texan hustler and an ailing New York swindler chase a melancholy dream of escape.
Joe Buck is a wide-eyed hustler from Texas hoping to score big with wealthy New York City women; he finds a companion in Enrico "Ratso" Rizzo, an ailing swindler with a bum leg and a quixotic fantasy of escaping to Florida.
How intense is Midnight Cowboy?
Midnight Cowboy has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated NC-17.
What Midnight Cowboy feels like
- Tone
- bleakgrittymelancholyatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Midnight Cowboy
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Midnight Cowboy for you?
Is Midnight Cowboy scary?
No. Midnight Cowboy is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Midnight Cowboy gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Midnight Cowboy sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Midnight Cowboy OK for kids?
It is rated NC-17, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Midnight Cowboy?
Midnight Cowboy runs 1h 53m.
Where can I stream Midnight Cowboy?
Midnight Cowboy is streaming on MGM+, Kanopy, Hoopla and Fandango at Home (free).
Does Midnight Cowboy have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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