Drugstore Cowboy_
"Sooner or later, someone will pay the price."
Portland, Oregon, 1971. Bob Hughes is the charismatic leader of a peculiar quartet, formed by his wife, Dianne, and another couple, Rick and Nadine, who skillfully steal from drugstores and hospital medicine cabinets in order to appease their insatiable need for drugs. But neither fun nor luck last forever.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Drugstore Cowboy earned $4.7M worldwide on a $2.5M budget — a 88% return on investment.
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Year context
Drugstore Cowboy was released 37 years ago in 1989.
CAST (20)
Matt Dillon
Bob
Kelly Lynch
Dianne
James Remar
Gentry
James LeGros
Rick
Heather Graham
Nadine
Beah Richards
Drug Counselor
Grace Zabriskie
Bob's Mother
Max Perlich
David
William S. Burroughs
Tom the Priest
Eric Hull
Druggist
JK
John Kelly
Cop
George Catalano
Trousinski
JB
Janet Baumhover
Neighbor Lady
Ted D'Arms
Neighbor Man
NT
Neal Thomas
Halamer
SR
Stephen Rutledge
Hotel Manager
RL
Robert Lee Pitchlynn
Hotel Clerk
RH
Roger Hancock
Machinist
MP
Michael Parker
Crying Boy
RM
Ray Monge
Accomplice
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$2.5M
Budget
$4.7M
Revenue
+88%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
102 min (1h 42m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (600 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$2,500,000
Box Office
$4,700,000
Profit
+$2,200,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Drugstore Cowboy about?
Portland, Oregon, 1971. Bob Hughes is the charismatic leader of a peculiar quartet, formed by his wife, Dianne, and another couple, Rick and Nadine, who skillfully steal from drugstores and hospital medicine cabinets in order to appease their insatiable need for drugs. But neither fun nor luck last forever.
How long is Drugstore Cowboy?
Drugstore Cowboy has a runtime of 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Who directed Drugstore Cowboy?
Drugstore Cowboy was directed by Gus Van Sant.
Who stars in Drugstore Cowboy?
The cast of Drugstore Cowboy includes Matt Dillon, Kelly Lynch, James Remar, James LeGros, Heather Graham.
How much did Drugstore Cowboy make at the box office?
Drugstore Cowboy earned $4,700,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $2,500,000.
What is the rating of Drugstore Cowboy?
Drugstore Cowboy has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 600 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Crime
KEYWORDS (14)
drug abuse
support group
1970s
drug addiction
junkie
portland, oregon
drugstore
group therapy
melancholy
drug stealing
burglars
opioid use disorder
hopeful
tragic