Midnight Cowboy

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐Ÿ”ด 75/100
Total warning time: 10m 30s
Sex/Nudity: ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 (4m 35s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [00:15:30 - 00:16:45] Scene with implied sexual activity.
  • ๐ŸŸก 60/100 [00:45:20 - 00:46:10] Brief nudity in a party scene.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 [01:20:00 - 01:22:30] Prostitution and sexual themes discussed.
Drug Use: ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 (2m 25s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 60/100 [00:30:15 - 00:31:00] Character smokes marijuana.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [01:05:40 - 01:07:20] Drug use and intoxication depicted.
Violence: ๐ŸŸก 50/100 (2m 35s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 60/100 [00:55:10 - 00:56:30] Physical altercation between characters.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [01:30:45 - 01:32:00] Brief but intense violent confrontation.
Strong Language: ๐Ÿ”ด 85/100 (55s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [00:10:20 - 00:10:25] Use of strong profanity.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 [00:25:50 - 00:26:10] Multiple instances of strong language.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 85/100 [01:15:30 - 01:16:00] Frequent use of offensive language.
Midnight Cowboy
Year: 1969
Certificate: A
Runtime: 113 min
Genre: Drama
IMDB: 7.8
Meta Score: 79
Votes: 101124
Gross: 44,785,053
Director: John Schlesinger
Stars: Dustin Hoffman, Jon Voight, Sylvia Miles, John McGiver
Overview: A naive hustler travels from Texas to New York City to seek personal fortune, finding a new friend in the process.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who directed the movie Midnight Cowboy (1969)?
A: Midnight Cowboy was directed by John Schlesinger.
Q: What is the plot of Midnight Cowboy (1969)?
A: 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.
Q: Did Midnight Cowboy (1969) win any Academy Awards?
A: Yes, Midnight Cowboy won three Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director (John Schlesinger), and Best Adapted Screenplay (Waldo Salt).
Q: Who are the main actors in Midnight Cowboy (1969)?
A: 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.
Q: Why is Midnight Cowboy (1969) considered a groundbreaking film?
A: 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.