Content Warnings
- 🔴 70/100 Scene with implied sexual activity.
- 🟡 60/100 Brief nudity in a party scene.
- 🔴 90/100 Prostitution and sexual themes discussed.
- 🟡 60/100 Character smokes marijuana.
- 🔴 80/100 Drug use and intoxication depicted.
- 🟡 60/100 Physical altercation between characters.
- 🔴 70/100 Brief but intense violent confrontation.
- 🔴 80/100 Use of strong profanity.
- 🔴 90/100 Multiple instances of strong language.
- 🔴 85/100 Frequent use of offensive language.
Details for Midnight Cowboy (1969)
Who directed the movie Midnight Cowboy (1969)?
Midnight Cowboy was directed by John Schlesinger.
What is the plot of Midnight Cowboy (1969)?
Midnight Cowboy follows the story of Joe Buck, a naive Texan who moves to New York City to become a male prostitute, and his unlikely friendship with Ratso Rizzo, a sickly con artist. The film explores themes of loneliness, survival, and friendship in an urban setting.
Did Midnight Cowboy (1969) win any Academy Awards?
Yes, Midnight Cowboy won three Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director (John Schlesinger), and Best Adapted Screenplay (Waldo Salt).
Who are the main actors in Midnight Cowboy (1969)?
The main actors in Midnight Cowboy are Jon Voight as Joe Buck and Dustin Hoffman as Ratso Rizzo. Supporting actors include Sylvia Miles as Cass and John McGiver as Mr. O'Daniel.
Why is Midnight Cowboy (1969) considered a groundbreaking film?
Midnight Cowboy is considered groundbreaking because it was the first and only X-rated film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. It also broke new ground with its raw and unflinching portrayal of urban life, friendship, and survival.
