Movie

Urban Cowboy

“Hard Hat Days And Honky-Tonk Nights.”

★ 6.5(273)19802h 12m

Urban Cowboy is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies in South Africa. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Director: James Bridges
Release date: 1980-06-06
Runtime: 2h 12m
Language: English
Box office: $53,300,000
Budget: $10,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Urban Cowboy — trailer

About Urban Cowboy

Urban Cowboy is a 1980 movie in the Drama, Romance and Western genres, directed by James Bridges, starring John Travolta, Debra Winger and Scott Glenn. It has a runtime of 2 hours 12 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 273 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Urban Cowboy in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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

Cast

John Travolta

Bud Davis

Debra Winger

Sissy

Scott Glenn

Wes

Madolyn Smith Osborne

Pam

Barry Corbin

Uncle Bob

Brooke Alderson

Aunt Corene

Cooper Huckabee

Marshall

James Gammon

Steve Strange

Mickey Gilley

Himself

Johnny Lee

Himself

Bonnie Raitt

Herself

Betty Murphy

Bud's Mom

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Urban Cowboy in South Africa?+

In South Africa, Urban Cowboy is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Urban Cowboy on Netflix?+

Urban Cowboy is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is Urban Cowboy?+

Urban Cowboy has a runtime of 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).

Who stars in Urban Cowboy?+

Urban Cowboy stars John Travolta, Debra Winger, Scott Glenn, Madolyn Smith Osborne and Barry Corbin.

When did Urban Cowboy come out?+

Urban Cowboy is a 1980 movie directed by James Bridges.

What genre is Urban Cowboy?+

Urban Cowboy is Drama, Romance and Western film.

Who directed Urban Cowboy?+

Urban Cowboy was directed by James Bridges.