Where to Watch Urban Cowboy (1980) (Legally)

Where to watch “Urban Cowboy” (1980) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.

What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1980), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Expect a Drama, Romance, Western blend, with a runtime close to 132 minutes.

Cast highlights include John Travolta, Debra Winger, Scott Glenn, Madolyn Smith Osborne.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

adultery, country music, texas, houston, texas, slice of life, blue collar, gender roles, newlywed, oil refinery, misogynist, marital separation, marital problem

Official trailer

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Plot

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.

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