Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
English thriller film directed by Jon Favreau
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m 118 min
- Released
- 29 July 2011
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Cowboys & Aliens has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 29 July 2011. It is directed by Jon Favreau and stars Daniel Craig, Abigail Spencer and Clancy Brown.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Jon Favreau
- Cast
- Daniel Craig, Abigail Spencer, Clancy Brown, Paul Dano, Adam Beach, Sam Rockwell, Ana de la Reguera, Noah Ringer, Olivia Wilde, Keith Carradine, Harrison Ford, Walton Goggins
- Cinematography
- Matthew Libatique
- Editing
- Dan Lebental
- Written by
- Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Damon Lindelof, Hawk Ostby, Mark Fergus
- Produced by
- Ron Howard, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Damon Lindelof
- Production
- Imagine Entertainment, DreamWorks, Platinum Studios, Relativity Media
- Distribution
- UIP-Dunafilm, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $163 million
- Box office
- $175.91 million
- Based on
- Cowboys & Aliens
- Set in
- Arizona
- Filmed in
- California, New Mexico
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 29 July 2011
- First shown
- 23 July 2011 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Cowboys & Aliens?
Cowboys & Aliens has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes, or 118 min.
When did Cowboys & Aliens release?
Cowboys & Aliens released on 29 July 2011.
Who directed Cowboys & Aliens?
Cowboys & Aliens is directed by Jon Favreau.
Who is in the cast of Cowboys & Aliens?
The cast of Cowboys & Aliens includes Daniel Craig, Abigail Spencer, Clancy Brown, Paul Dano, Adam Beach and Sam Rockwell.
Where can I watch Cowboys & Aliens online?
Cowboys & Aliens streams on Netflix.
How much did Cowboys & Aliens earn at the box office?
Cowboys & Aliens grossed $175.91 million on a budget of $163 million.
What is Cowboys & Aliens rated in the US?
Cowboys & Aliens is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Cowboys & Aliens based on a true story or a book?
Cowboys & Aliens is based on Cowboys & Aliens.
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