First Cow
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- Official Trailer (01:38)
- Trailer 1 (01:39)
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Synopsis
In 1820, a cook travels to Oregon, where he meets a Chinese immigrant who is also looking to make his fortune. Soon, they team up in a dangerous scheme to steal milk from a prized local cow, the first and only in the territory.
Cast
- John Magaro
- Orion Lee
- Alia Shawkat
- Toby Jones
- Lily Gladstone
- Scott Shepherd
- Ewen Bremner
- Rene Auberjonois
- Gary Farmer
- Ted Rooney
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- Feb 26, 2020
Kelly Reichardt really knows how to milk drama out of the simplest scenarios.
Matt SingerOct 3, 2019genuinely can’t get over how cookie and king lu in FIRST COW are like if you placed two animal crossing characters into red dead redemption
alyssaJul 10, 2020“i’ve got you” never thought i would be close to tears while listening to a cow being milked, but here we are. the american dream really is an endless circle
Lucy - Mar 10, 2020
The Revenant for sensitive boys who love to cook
Nick NaneyJul 9, 2020if i’m being honest, the idea of seeing this film is something that has been keeping me going for these past few months. it’s like i’ve been holding it in my pocket all this time, protecting it. it’s a strange experience, protecting something when you don’t yet know what it…
LauraFeb 26, 2020first cow more like best cow
karen h. - Jul 11, 2020
from the same studio that brought you climax, the lighthouse and hereditary, here's an endearing film about friendship and baking
Roberto_Feb 26, 2020naturalist tendercore perfection. the Magaro performance is not just sensitive but absorbing—here is a character who feels the texture of the world with such fullness, who in a moment of stillness seeks out wildflowers. Orion Lee is equal parts shrewd and tender. we know…
fran hoepfnerMay 31, 2021cute date ideas: stealing milk from toby jones with your boyfriend (hes a baker)
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- Jacob Hall dislikedFirst Cow
Normally I can understand if a certain style is not for me, but I just don't understand what style this even is. Almost 0 music with pain stakingly long shots of nothing happening. The characters had no emotion whatsoever. You could watch this at 4x speed and it's still slow
Toasty_ lovedFirst CowA beautifully gentle film that you feel that you could cuddle to sleep with but will creep up on you and leave a mark. I loved the amazing ways the themes where woven through the world and the way they made such a quiet yet profound friendship. 8.7/10
Lauren is "meh" onFirst CowI like the visuals and the story, however this is a slow movie (it’s done like this on purpose) and it’s just not my taste.
- Jake likedFirst Cow
First cow was a movie where I was very aware of how much my but hurt in the seat, but it was good in hindsight.
Kittykat likedFirst CowIt was kinda slow but I watched it with my dad while eating sardines, it was a nice time. So I liked it
Michael likedFirst CowA very beautiful film with a simple story. 8/10
- Marcel lovedFirst Cow
One of the best slow movies ive seen
Alexandra Reynoso dislikedFirst Cowslow and weird...?
Nathan Kleinow dislikedFirst Cowlame
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- EKEdwin Kanu
Very down-to-earth in the end, historically venturous!
RNRyan Nance
Metacritic
May 27, 2021
First Cow is archetypal Kelly Reichardt, slow, small and perfectly formed, elevated by stellar but understated performances from John Magaro and Orion Lee.
Ian Freer
Empire
Mar 12, 2020
First Cow sneaks up on you a little bit. You become engrossed in these men and their relationship, then their business, then their survival. And that’s definitely not nothing. Far from it, in fact
Bill Goodykoontz
Arizona Republic
Mar 5, 2020
First Cow is vividly alive on arrival and grows into pure enchantment, although it starts at a saunter and its physical scale is small.
Joe Morgenstern
Wall Street Journal
Frequently Asked Questions
Is First Cow (2020) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is First Cow (2020)?
The movie is 2hr 2min long.
What's First Cow (2020) about?
In 1820, a cook travels to Oregon, where he meets a Chinese immigrant who is also looking to make his fortune. Soon, they team up in a dangerous scheme to steal milk from a prized local cow, the first and only in the territory.
Who's the cast of First Cow (2020)?
- John Magaro as Cookie Figowitz
- Orion Lee as King Lu
- Alia Shawkat as Woman With Dog
- Toby Jones as Chief Factor
- Lily Gladstone as Chief Factor's Wife
- Scott Shepherd as Captain
- Ewen Bremner as Lloyd
- Rene Auberjonois
- Gary Farmer as Totillicum
- Ted Rooney as Fort Trapper
Who's the director behind First Cow (2020)?
Kelly Reichardt directed First Cow (2020).
Who produced First Cow (2020)?
Neil Kopp, Vincent Savino and Anish Savjani produced First Cow (2020).
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