First Cow
“A simple western about the origin of the American Dream.”
Where to watch First Cow in Canada
First Cow is streaming on Sundance Now Amazon Channel, Hollywood Suite, MUBI, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel and Sundance Now Apple TV Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 5 June 2026.
About First Cow
First Cow is a 2020 movie in the Drama and Western genres, directed by Kelly Reichardt, starring John Magaro, Orion Lee and Toby Jones. It has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 534 viewers. Below you can see where to watch First Cow in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
First Cow trailer
Overview
In the 1820s, a taciturn loner and skilled cook travels west to Oregon Territory, where he meets a Chinese immigrant also seeking his fortune. Soon the two team up on a dangerous scheme to steal milk from the wealthy landowner’s prized Jersey cow—the first, and only, in the territory.
Top cast
John Magaro
Cookie
Orion Lee
King-Lu
Toby Jones
Chief Factor
Ewen Bremner
Lloyd
Scott Shepherd
Captain
Gary Farmer
Totillicum
Lily Gladstone
Chief Factor’s Wife
Alia Shawkat
Woman with Dog
Dylan Smith
Trapper Jack
Ryan Findley
Trapper Dame
Manuel Rodriguez
Trapper Bill
Patrick D. Green
Russian Trapper
Jared Kasowski
Thomas
René Auberjonois
Man with Raven
Jean-Luc Boucherot
Sailor in Saloon
Jeb Berrier
Cribbage Player
John Keating
Heckler in Saloon
Don MacEllis
Brilliant William
Todd A. Robinson
Fort Trapper
Kevin-Michael Moore
Fort Trapper
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch First Cow in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream First Cow on Sundance Now Amazon Channel, Hollywood Suite, MUBI, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel and Sundance Now Apple TV Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.
Is First Cow on Netflix?+
First Cow is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Sundance Now Amazon Channel, Hollywood Suite, MUBI, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel and Sundance Now Apple TV Channel.
How long is First Cow?+
First Cow has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
Who stars in First Cow?+
First Cow stars John Magaro, Orion Lee, Toby Jones, Ewen Bremner and Scott Shepherd.
When did First Cow come out?+
First Cow is a 2020 movie directed by Kelly Reichardt.
What genre is First Cow?+
First Cow is Drama and Western film.
Who directed First Cow?+
First Cow was directed by Kelly Reichardt.
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