Space Cowboys

Space Cowboys (2000)

  • 79% of critics liked it
    (117 reviews)

  • 50% of users liked it
    (70,239 ratings)

In this adventure drama, four men passed over by the space program get one last chance to be heroes and live out their dreams. Frank Corvin (Clint Eastwood), Hawk Hawkins (Tommy Lee Jones), Jerry O'Neill (Donald Sutherland), and Tank Sullivan (James Garner) were top pilots within an elite Air Force… More

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PG-13, 2 hr. 3 min.
Directed By
Clint Eastwood
Written By
Ken Kaufman, Howard Klausner
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy
In Theaters
Aug 4, 2000 Wide
On DVD
Apr 17, 2001
Warner Bros. Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

    It's a rare pleasure to watch four terrific actors having the time of their lives.

  • Todd McCarthy, Variety

    An absorbing mix of perilous suspense, derring-do, personal courage and well-judged self-sacrifice.

  • Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

    There's an abundance of charm and screen presence from the four veteran actors.

  • (CNN.com) Paul Clinton, CNN.com

    Old stars shine in funny, thrilling Space Cowboys.

  • Jay Carr, Boston Globe

    Eastwood's economy of gesture both behind and in front of the camera is a pleasure in itself.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Jeff "


    Space Cowboys a good adventure drama film with a great cast. However, considering that this is a Clint Eastwood film, it's also a bit disappointing considering that Eastwood has made far better films in his career. The cast do a good job here, and there's a dose of light… More

  • danny d


    not without its cliches and the acting and dialogue were a bit weak, but the story gives the audience so much to root for that the film succeeds almost by sentiment alone. some of the space images were subtle and awe inspiring, and the story flowed well enough to keep the audience… More

  • Sajin P


    It kicked off as a totally enjoyable fun ride with a great premise; had it stayed liked that to the end this one could've definitely been topping my favourites list. Towards the final quarter, with a far-fetched outer space inanity, the plot takes a frustratingly needless twist,… More

  • Candy R


    Excellent cast. Movie about a group of retired pilots who get another opportunity to go into space. I've been to NASA where some of it is filmed.

  • Conner R


    Really, the only fault of this movie is having Nsync do the theme song. It's a great story with four great actors playing old buddies. The black and white sequence in the beginning is one of my favorite things, it was ridiculously well done. While this was sort've marketed… More

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