Movie

First Cow

“A simple western about the origin of the American Dream.”

★ 7.1(537)20202h 2m

First Cow is streaming on MUBI in Denmark, and available to rent or buy on Viaplay, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, Blockbuster, SF Anytime and Amazon Video. Availability checked 19 June 2026.

Where to watch First Cow

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Good to know

Director: Kelly Reichardt
Release date: 2020-03-06
Runtime: 2h 2m
Language: English
Box office: $101,068
Budget: $2,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: filmscience

First Cow — trailer

About First Cow

First Cow is a 2020 movie in the Drama and Western genres, directed by Kelly Reichardt, starring John Magaro, Orion Lee and Toby Jones. It has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 537 viewers. Below you can see where to watch First Cow in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

John Magaro

Orion Lee

King-Lu

Toby Jones

Chief Factor

Ewen Bremner

Lloyd

Scott Shepherd

Captain

Gary Farmer

Totillicum

Lily Gladstone

Chief Factor’s Wife

Alia Shawkat

Woman with Dog

Dylan Smith

Trapper Jack

Ryan Findley

Trapper Dame

Manuel Rodriguez

Trapper Bill

Patrick D. Green

Russian Trapper

Themes & keywords

immigrantbased on novel or bookfur trappingoregon, usa19th centurybiscuitsbuddy filmcowwesterncook1820s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch First Cow in Denmark?+

In Denmark, you can stream First Cow on MUBI. It's also available to rent or buy on Viaplay, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, Blockbuster, SF Anytime and Amazon Video.

Is First Cow on Netflix?+

First Cow is not on Netflix in Denmark right now, but you can stream it on MUBI.

How long is First Cow?+

First Cow has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

Who stars in First Cow?+

First Cow stars John Magaro, Orion Lee, Toby Jones, Ewen Bremner and Scott Shepherd.

When did First Cow come out?+

First Cow is a 2020 movie directed by Kelly Reichardt.

What genre is First Cow?+

First Cow is Drama and Western film.

Who directed First Cow?+

First Cow was directed by Kelly Reichardt.