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Les Cowboys

Seen it?

2015 | 114 min | Drama, Thriller, Western

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved True Grit or Nell, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Drama about a father and son who set out to find their missing daughter/sister with the help of an American headhunter.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    0 wins and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $1 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Thomas Bidegain

  • François DamiensAlain Balland
  • Finnegan OldfieldGeorges Balland, aka 'Kid'
  • Agathe DronneNicole Balland
  • Iliana ZabethKelly Balland / Aafia Khalid
  • Maxim DriesenGeorges Balland, aka 'Kid', at 13
  • Mounir MargoumAhmed, the Islamist
  • Ellora TorchiaShazhana, Ahmed's wife
  • Djemel BarekAhmed's father
  • Leïla SaadaliAhmed's mother
  • Antoine ChappeyCharles