Where to watch The Cowboys (1972) in the UK
The Cowboys (1972) is available to watch free in the UK on 5. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 18 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
All they wanted was their chance to be men... and he gave it to them.
When his cattlemen abandon him for the gold fields, rancher Wil Andersen is forced to take on a collection of young boys as his cowboys in order to get his herd to market in time to avoid financial disaster. The boys learn to do a man's job under Andersen's tutelage, however, neither he nor the boys know that a gang of cattle thieves is stalking them.
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Is The Cowboys on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — The Cowboys (1972) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on 5 instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — The Cowboys (1972) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on 5 instead.
Disney+
No — The Cowboys (1972) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on 5 instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Cowboys.
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John WayneWil Andersen -
Roscoe Lee BrowneJebediah Nightlinger -
Bruce DernLong Hair -
Colleen DewhurstKate -
Alfred Barker Jr.Cowboy Fats -
Nicolas BeauvyCowboy Dan -
Steve BenedictCowboy Steve -
Robert CarradineCowboy Slim Honeycutt
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The Cowboys — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Cowboys for free in the UK?
The Cowboys (1972) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on 5 in the United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to rent The Cowboys?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of The Cowboys?
Yes. The Cowboys can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is The Cowboys on Netflix in the UK?
No — The Cowboys (1972) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on 5 instead.
Is The Cowboys on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — The Cowboys (1972) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on 5 instead.
Is The Cowboys on Disney+ in the UK?
No — The Cowboys (1972) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on 5 instead.
How accurate is this film's availability data?
Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.
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