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First Cow

2020 · 122 min Drama Western
7.1 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2020
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Western
Director Kelly Reichardt
Runtime 122 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.1/10 (523 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Kelly Reichardt

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

John Magaro

John Magaro

Cookie

Orion Lee

Orion Lee

King-Lu

Toby Jones

Toby Jones

Chief Factor

Ewen Bremner

Ewen Bremner

Lloyd

Scott Shepherd

Scott Shepherd

Captain

Gary Farmer

Gary Farmer

Totillicum

Lily Gladstone

Lily Gladstone

Chief Factor’s Wife

Alia Shawkat

Alia Shawkat

Woman with Dog

Dylan Smith

Dylan Smith

Trapper Jack

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Ryan Findley

Trapper Dame

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