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9
10Superb performances and a compelling script have made this film a strange mix of Oscar-winner and Cult Classic.
Read full review at Empire
10Schlesinger’s camera discovers everywhere something rarely glimpsed in Hollywood movies – poverty.
Read full review at The Guardian
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What is Midnight Cowboy about? 
Joe Buck, a naive and ambitious young Texan, sets out for New York City to pursue his dream of becoming a successful male prostitute. Despite his charm and good looks, Joe's inexperience and lack of connections make it difficult for him to find clients. He eventually befriends Rico "Ratso" Rizzo, a small-time con artist with a limp, who introduces him to the harsh realities of life on the streets. As they struggle to survive in the city's underbelly, Joe and Ratso form an unlikely bond that helps them find solace in each other's company. Nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight's powerful performances.
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What movies are similar to Midnight Cowboy?
Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Midnight Cowboy include Fists in the Pocket, Santa Claus Has Blue Eyes, The Last Picture Show, To Sir, with Love, The Cincinnati Kid, The Pursuit of Happiness.
When was Midnight Cowboy released in theaters?
Midnight Cowboy was released in theaters on January 1, 1971.
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