Monday Morning Maybe

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Poster for The Castaway Cowboy

The Castaway Cowboy

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1974 | 91 min | Adventure, Family, Comedy, Western

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
A natural pick for western fans and fans of a well-timed joke. Dust, horses and a showdown waiting to happen. If you loved Rango, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
Lively and easy to follow, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you want something with an edge.

A Wayward Texas cowboy washes up on the beaches of Hawaii and is taken home by an fatherless boy. He saves the family's business while romancing the single mom.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 24K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Vincent McEveety

  • James GarnerLincoln Costain
  • Vera MilesHenrietta MacAvoy
  • Eric SheaBooton 'Little Maca' MacAvoy
  • Robert CulpCalvin Bryson
  • Manu TupouKimo
  • Gregory SierraMarruja
  • Shug FisherCapt. Cary
  • Kim KahanaOka
  • Buddy Joe HookerBoatman
  • Elizabeth SmithLiliha (MacAvoy housekeeper)