Movie

Buying the Cow

“Why buy the cow, when you can get the milk for free?”

★ 5.1(122)20021h 28m

Buying the Cow is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch Buying the Cow

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Good to know

Director: Walt Becker
Release date: 2002-06-08
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Destination Films

Buying the Cow — trailer

About Buying the Cow

Buying the Cow is a 2002 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Walt Becker, starring Jerry O'Connell, Bridgette Wilson and Ryan Reynolds. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.1/10 from 122 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Buying the Cow in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A commitment-averse man frantically hits the dating scene after his girlfriend starts pressuring him to pop the question.

Cast

Jerry O'Connell

David Collins

Bridgette Wilson

Sarah

Ryan Reynolds

Mike Hanson

Bill Bellamy

Jonesy

Alyssa Milano

Amy

Jon Tenney

Andrew Hahn

Annabeth Gish

Nicole

Ron Livingston

Tyler Bellows

Erinn Bartlett

Julie Madison

Scarlett Chorvat

Katie Madison

Jolie Jenkins

Amber

John O'Hurley

Tim 'Timbo' Chadway

Themes & keywords

marriage proposalgirlfriendengagementlovefriendscrude humorfear of commitmentdatingsex comedycommitment issues

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Buying the Cow in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, Buying the Cow is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Buying the Cow on Netflix?+

Buying the Cow is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is Buying the Cow?+

Buying the Cow has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in Buying the Cow?+

Buying the Cow stars Jerry O'Connell, Bridgette Wilson, Ryan Reynolds, Bill Bellamy and Alyssa Milano.

When did Buying the Cow come out?+

Buying the Cow is a 2002 movie directed by Walt Becker.

What genre is Buying the Cow?+

Buying the Cow is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed Buying the Cow?+

Buying the Cow was directed by Walt Becker.