Cowboy Up
“Professional bullriding... it's not a sport, it's war!”
Synopsis
"Cowboy Up" is a celebration of the risk-taking, daredevil personalities of modern rodeo. In the world of professional bull riding, newcomer Ely Braxton (Marcus Thomas) is the craziest guy around; his brother Hank (Kiefer Sutherland) is a rodeo clown, and the two use each other to play up their acts. But love may be one thing that tears the brothers apart. When Ely falls for the rodeo's sweetheart (Daryl Hannah), Hank is filled with jealousy and hatred. The brothers try to come to grips with their differences, but the competition gets as fierce as the bulls in the ring.
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Cowboy Up Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-02-10
Top Cast
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Kiefer Sutherland
Hank Braxton
Marcus Thomas
Ely Braxton
Daryl Hannah
Celia Jones
Melinda Dillon
Rose Braxton
Molly Ringwald
Connie
Karina Logue
Reporter
Russell Means
Joe
Anthony Lucero
Jed
Bo Hopkins
Ray Drupp
Pete Postlethwaite
Reid Braxton
Timothy Daly
Young Ely
Georgina Lightning
Brenda
Robyn Peterson
Debbie
Elizabeth Fields
Rodeo Girl
Pamela Minick
TV Reporter
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Xavier Koller
- Screenplay & Story
- James Redford
- Original Title
- Cowboy Up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Code Entertainment, Neverland Films, Orchid Productions, Destination Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Xavier Koller
James Redford
Anthony Sherin
Al Corley, Eugene Musso, Bart Rosenblatt
Department Leadership Roster
James Redford
Writer
Xavier Koller
Director
Peter Jamison
Production Design
Al Corley
Producer
Anthony Sherin
Editor
Eugene Musso
Producer
Bart Rosenblatt
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cowboy Up
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What is Cowboy Up about?
"Cowboy Up" is a celebration of the risk-taking, daredevil personalities of modern rodeo. In the world of professional bull riding, newcomer Ely Braxton (Marcus Thomas) is the craziest guy around; his brother Hank (Kiefer Sutherland) is a rodeo clown, and the two use each other to play up their acts. But love may be one thing that tears the brothers apart. When Ely falls for the rodeo's sweetheart (Daryl Hannah), Hank is filled with jealousy and hatred. The brothers try to come to grips with their differences, but the competition gets as fierce as the bulls in the ring.
Who directed Cowboy Up?
Cowboy Up was directed by Xavier Koller.
Who stars in Cowboy Up?
The principal cast of Cowboy Up includes Kiefer Sutherland, Marcus Thomas, Daryl Hannah, Melinda Dillon, Molly Ringwald.
When was Cowboy Up released and how long is it?
Cowboy Up was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cowboy Up?
Cowboy Up holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).