About this release
Bob Hughes (Matt Dillon) is the leader of a "family" of drug addicts consisting of his wife, Dianne (Kelly Lynch), and another couple who feed their habit by robbing drug stores as they travel across the country. After a tragedy befalls a member of his group, Bob decides he must leave his dysfunctional clan and go straight. Parting ways with his junkie past proves more difficult than expected when Bob is stalked by an old acquaintance looking to score drugs at any price. Special Features Audio commentary by director Gus Van Sant and actor Matt Dillon Making-of documentary (1989) Ahead of the Curve - video essay by filmmaker Chris O'Neill (2021) Elliot Ascending: Scoring Drugstore Cowboy - featurette (2021) Diane's Addiction: Kelly Lynch on Drugstore Cowboy - featurette (2021) Theatrical Trailer
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Disc 1
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Drugstore Cowboy (1989)
102 min
CrimeDrama
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.
Credits
Director
Gus Van Sant
Writer
Daniel Yost
Gus Van Sant
Cast
Matt Dillonas Bob
Kelly Lynchas Dianne
James Remaras Gentry
James Le Grosas Rick
Heather Grahamas Nadine
Beah Richardsas Drug Counselor
Grace Zabriskieas Bob's Mother
Max Perlichas David
William S. Burroughsas Tom the Priest
Eric Hullas Druggist
Cinematographer
Robert D. Yeoman
Composer
Elliot Goldenthal
Editor
Mary Bauer
Curtiss Clayton
Producer
Karen Murphy
Nick Wechsler
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 5, 2026