Midnight Cowboy
Joe Buck is a wide-eyed hustler from Texas hoping to score big with wealthy New York City women; he finds a companion in Enrico "Ratso" Rizzo, an ailing swindler with a bum leg and a quixotic fantasy of escaping to Florida.
Critics Sentiment
Ratso dies as they reach Florida on the bus
Joe unsuccessfully attempts male prostitution with Cass
The film rises dramatically from Joe's early failed attempts at prostitution to the devastating but beautifully crafted ending with Ratso's death.
Midnight Cowboy builds steadily from an uncomfortable but necessary setup through the development of its central friendship, reaching transcendent heights in its final act. Critics consistently praised the performances and technical innovation while noting some dated elements, ultimately finding the film's exploration of loneliness and human connection deeply moving.
Full cast
Showing 20 of 62
Dustin Hoffman
Ratso
Jon Voight
Joe Buck
Sylvia Miles
Cass
John McGiver
Mr. O'Daniel
Brenda Vaccaro
Shirley
Barnard Hughes
Towny
Ruth White
Sally Buck
Jennifer Salt
Annie
Gilman Rankin
Woodsy Niles
Gary Owens
Little Joe
T. Tom Marlow
Little Joe
George Eppersen
Ralph
Al Scott
Cafeteria Manager
Linda Davis
Mother on the Bus
J.T. Masters
Old Cow-Hand
Arlene Reeder
The Old Lady
Georgann Johnson
Rich Lady
Jonathan Kramer
Jackie
Anthony Holland
TV Bishop
Bob Balaban
The Young Student
Crew
Write a Review
Rate each story beat:
