Beautiful, interesting, incredible cinema.

See what’s playing
Drugstore Cowboy
Drugstore Cowboy
7.7
/10
4,774 Ratings

DRUGSTORE COWBOY

Directed by Gus Van Sant
United States, 1989
Drama, Crime

Synopsis

Bob Hughes is the leader of a “family” of drug users consisting of his wife, Dianne, and another couple who feed their habit by robbing drug stores as they travel across the country. After a tragedy befalls a member of his group, Bob decides he must leave his dysfunctional clan and go straight.

Synopsis

Bob Hughes is the leader of a “family” of drug users consisting of his wife, Dianne, and another couple who feed their habit by robbing drug stores as they travel across the country. After a tragedy befalls a member of his group, Bob decides he must leave his dysfunctional clan and go straight.

Our take

Gus Van Sant established himself as an outstanding voice in contemporary indie cinema with this electrifying second feature. Starring Matt Dillon in one of the best roles of his career, Drugstore Cowboy is an empathetic portrait of addiction that, while harrowing, is pervaded by cynical humor.