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Cowboys & Aliens

  • 20112011
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
219K
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POPULARITY
1,994
350
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Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig in Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
Set in the Old West, a lone cowboy with no memory of his past might be the town of Absolution's best hope against an alien invasion. Helped by the mysterious Ella (Wilde), he rallies a posse for an epic showdown.
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A spaceship arrives in Arizona, 1873, to take over the Earth, starting with the Wild West region. A posse of cowboys and natives are all that stand in their way.A spaceship arrives in Arizona, 1873, to take over the Earth, starting with the Wild West region. A posse of cowboys and natives are all that stand in their way.A spaceship arrives in Arizona, 1873, to take over the Earth, starting with the Wild West region. A posse of cowboys and natives are all that stand in their way.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
219K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,994
350
  • Director
    • Jon Favreau
  • Writers
    • Roberto Orci(screenplay)
    • Alex Kurtzman(screenplay)
    • Damon Lindelof(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Daniel Craig
    • Harrison Ford
    • Olivia Wilde
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jon Favreau
  • Writers
    • Roberto Orci(screenplay)
    • Alex Kurtzman(screenplay)
    • Damon Lindelof(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Daniel Craig
    • Harrison Ford
    • Olivia Wilde
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 587User reviews
    • 440Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 17 nominations

    Videos12

    Cowboys & Aliens
    Trailer 1:41
    Cowboys & Aliens
    Cowboys & Aliens - Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:30
    Cowboys & Aliens - Trailer #2
    Cowboys & Aliens -- Super Bowl Spot
    Trailer 0:31
    Cowboys & Aliens -- Super Bowl Spot
    Cowboys and Aliens: Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:30
    Cowboys and Aliens: Trailer #1
    Cowboys & Aliens
    Featurette 2:13
    Cowboys & Aliens
    Harrison Ford: The IMDb Original Interview
    Interview 2:39
    Harrison Ford: The IMDb Original Interview
    Daniel Craig: The IMDb Original Interview
    Interview 3:23
    Daniel Craig: The IMDb Original Interview
    Jon Favreau: The IMDb Original Interview
    Interview 3:45
    Jon Favreau: The IMDb Original Interview
    "Only Hope"
    Promo 0:30
    "Only Hope"
    "Mystery"
    Promo 0:31
    "Mystery"
    "Hero"
    Promo 0:30
    "Hero"
    Olivia Wilde: The IMDb Original Interview
    Video 3:53
    Olivia Wilde: The IMDb Original Interview

    Photos390

    David Midthunder and Olivia Wilde in Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
    Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig in Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
    Olivia Wilde in Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
    Harrison Ford in Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
    Harrison Ford and Jon Favreau in Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
    Daniel Craig in Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
    Harrison Ford, Daniel Craig, and Jon Favreau in Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
    Daniel Craig and Jon Favreau in Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
    Daniel Craig in Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
    Harrison Ford and Adam Beach in Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
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    Top cast

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    Daniel Craig
    Daniel Craig
    • Jake Lonerganas Jake Lonergan
    Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford
    • Woodrow Dolarhydeas Woodrow Dolarhyde
    Olivia Wilde
    Olivia Wilde
    • Ella Swensonas Ella Swenson
    Abigail Spencer
    Abigail Spencer
    • Aliceas Alice
    Buck Taylor
    Buck Taylor
    • Wes Claiborneas Wes Claiborne
    Matthew Taylor
    Matthew Taylor
    • Luke Claiborneas Luke Claiborne
    • (as Matt Taylor)
    Cooper Taylor
    • Mose Claiborneas Mose Claiborne
    Clancy Brown
    Clancy Brown
    • Meachamas Meacham
    Paul Dano
    Paul Dano
    • Percy Dolarhydeas Percy Dolarhyde
    Chris Browning
    Chris Browning
    • Jed Parkeras Jed Parker
    Adam Beach
    Adam Beach
    • Nat Coloradoas Nat Colorado
    Sam Rockwell
    Sam Rockwell
    • Docas Doc
    Ana de la Reguera
    Ana de la Reguera
    • Mariaas Maria
    • (as Ana De La Reguera)
    Noah Ringer
    Noah Ringer
    • Emmett Taggartas Emmett Taggart
    Brian Duffy
    Brian Duffy
    • Deputyas Deputy
    Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine
    • Sheriff John Taggartas Sheriff John Taggart
    Brendan Wayne
    Brendan Wayne
    • Charlie Lyleas Charlie Lyle
    Gavin Grazer
    Gavin Grazer
    • Edas Ed
    • Director
      • Jon Favreau
    • Writers
      • Roberto Orci(screenplay)
      • Alex Kurtzman(screenplay)
      • Damon Lindelof(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Director Jon Favreau was constantly harassed with demands to shoot or convert the film in 3-D, but he held his ground, claiming Westerns should only be shot on film.
    • Goofs
      When Woodrow and the rest of the men on the trail of the aliens arrive on horseback at the upturned boat, it is raining heavily. However, no rainwater appears to be dripping off the brims of the men's hats.
    • Quotes

      Jake Lonergan: I've been shot.

      Meacham: Only two kinds of men get shot: criminals and victims. Which one are you?

      Jake Lonergan: I don't know.

      Meacham: You got a name, friend?

      Jake Lonergan: I don't know that either.

      Meacham: Just what do you know?

      Jake Lonergan: English.

    • Alternate versions
      An extended version is available on home video running ~17 minutes longer.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Hour: Episode #7.104 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Apache War Dance
      Written and Performed by The Mescalero Apache Tribe

    User reviews587

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Title Says It All
    It's easy to figure out what Cowboys & Aliens is going to be. I'm not familiar with the comic book that it's based on but the film is definitely what the title has promised us. There are cowboys, then there are aliens. If you are fond to Western movies then you'll be entertained but if you are expecting too much aliens then you might get disappointed. You won't be seeing anything mind blowing in this film. If you want to see Sci-Fi action plus Western Violence then this film is just for you.

    Cowboys & Aliens is nothing but to entertain you. The only thing that is unique here is the Western & Sci-Fi collaboration. The film is just your typical Western movie but instead of Indians or some sadistic bandit, the aliens are the antagonist of the film. The aliens are pretty intriguing but we don't see them that much until the third act. It's disappointing if you are expecting too much aliens. The only things we see them do are ride their ships, stab people, shoot with their weapons, & jump scare the audiences. It's also your typical alien invasion film.

    At least the action is full of explosions. Jon Favreau sure knows how to make the action scenes exciting no matter how flawed they are. The performances saved most of the film. Daniel Craig's character is actually bland in the script so does Olivia Wilde's, but Craig's performance gives a little more character to the role. I don't know what to say about Olivia Wilde's, she is just hot. Harrison Ford & Sam Rockwell do what they do best. Paul Dano can be both fun to watch and annoying at the same time.

    It's easy to recognize that the CGI effects were made by Industrial Light & Magic, since the CGI aliens looks just like any monster from J.J. Abram's films. No doubt, it's good. The score is true to its western themes. The production design is pretty decent enough for a western film.

    In the end, Cowboys & Aliens is just another blockbuster released to our cinemas. I don't know if this film is going to be remembered years from now but I think the only purpose of this film is to show its gritty western violence and some sci-fi action. If you're expecting more than the title then you will be disappointed. If you are expecting more aliens than the cowboys then you'll be disappointed. Cowboys are the focus and the aliens end up being the jump scare of the movie. It's not bad nor good though. If you are careless about the story and the character development, & you're just seeking for some sheer action and huge explosions then I can recommended this. But not quite.
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    FAQ7

    • Did Liev Schreiber have an uncredited role (as the the bad guy who took over Longeran's gang) in this film?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 29, 2011 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • India
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (France)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Apache languages
    • Also known as
      • Cao Bồi & Người Ngoài Hành Tinh
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Reliance Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $163,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $100,240,551
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $36,431,290
      • Jul 31, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $174,822,325
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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