Movie

Cowboy

2025 · 94 min

A somber, slow-burning character study that lingers on guilt and regret, with a gritty Southern atmosphere and quiet emotional devastation.

Overview: In New Orleans, war veterans Juno and Mo scrape by on small-time heists, selling their loot to a secretive pawn shop owner. When Juno plans a risky horse theft to fund a fresh start, a rival's betrayal leads to tragedy and prison. Haunted by his past, he reenters a woman's life under a lie, desperate for forgiveness.
How it feels: Melancholic, dark, tense and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Guilt, redemption, betrayal, trauma
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: guilt
redemption
betrayal
trauma
isolation
Places: big city
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild