Movie

The Castaway Cowboy

“He tamed the cattle... and the WILD natives of Hawaii.”

★ 6.7(30)19741h 31m

The Castaway Cowboy is streaming on Disney Plus in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch The Castaway Cowboy

🇦🇺 Australia

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Good to know

Director: Vincent McEveety
Release date: 1974-08-01
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Walt Disney Productions

About The Castaway Cowboy

The Castaway Cowboy is a 1974 movie in the Adventure, Family and Comedy genres, directed by Vincent McEveety, starring James Garner, Vera Miles and Eric Shea. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 30 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Castaway Cowboy in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A Wayward Texas cowboy washes up on the beaches of Hawaii and is taken home by an fatherless boy. He saves the family's business while romancing the single mom.

Cast

James Garner

Lincoln Costain

Vera Miles

Henrietta MacAvoy

Eric Shea

Booton 'Little Maca' MacAvoy

Robert Culp

Calvin Bryson

Manu Tupou

Kimo

Gregory Sierra

Marruja

Shug Fisher

Capt. Cary

Kim Kahana

Oka

Buddy Joe Hooker

Boatman

Elizabeth Smith

Liliha (MacAvoy housekeeper)

Nephi Hannemann

Malakoma (witch doctor)

Lito Capiña

Leleo

Themes & keywords

hawaiicowboy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Castaway Cowboy in Australia?+

In Australia, you can stream The Castaway Cowboy on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is The Castaway Cowboy on Netflix?+

The Castaway Cowboy is not on Netflix in Australia right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.

How long is The Castaway Cowboy?+

The Castaway Cowboy has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in The Castaway Cowboy?+

The Castaway Cowboy stars James Garner, Vera Miles, Eric Shea, Robert Culp and Manu Tupou.

When did The Castaway Cowboy come out?+

The Castaway Cowboy is a 1974 movie directed by Vincent McEveety.

What genre is The Castaway Cowboy?+

The Castaway Cowboy is Adventure, Family, Comedy and Western film.

Who directed The Castaway Cowboy?+

The Castaway Cowboy was directed by Vincent McEveety.