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The Cowboy Killer
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Jaymes Camery. With Ed Begley Jr., Stephen Tobolowsky, Richard Riehle.
7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
When a delusional killer in a cowboy costume starts treating a small town like his personal shooting range, two bumbling detectives must track him down and free his captive bride before he kills again.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen a delusional killer in a cowboy costume starts treating a small town like his personal shooting range, two bumbling detectives must track him down and free his ca…
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Release snapshot for The Cowboy Killer.
MoviHero lists July 24, 2026 as the release date for The Cowboy Killer. Jaymes Camery is the listed director. The listed cast includes Ed Begley Jr. as Chief White, Stephen Tobolowsky as God, Richard Riehle as Cook Gerald, Robert Pine as Burgie Thompson. A trailer and 1 still are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 24, 2026
GenresThriller
Runtime1h 35m
DirectorJaymes Camery
CastEd Begley Jr. as Chief White, Stephen Tobolowsky as God, Richard Riehle as Cook Gerald, Robert Pine as Burgie Thompson
TrailerAvailable on this page
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The Cowboy Killer runs 1h 35m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.5/10 from 2 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability8/10
Attention Required4/10
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otherDetective FlanneryDetective Flannery appears in The Cowboy Killer (2026).Open character guide otherBurgie ThompsonBurgie Thompson appears in The Cowboy Killer (2026).Open character guide otherCook GeraldCook Gerald appears in The Cowboy Killer (2026).Open character guide otherChief WhiteChief White appears in The Cowboy Killer (2026).Open character guide otherGodGod appears in The Cowboy Killer (2026).Open character guide otherBrodyBrody appears in The Cowboy Killer (2026).Open character guide
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