Is the movie The Cow and I available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?
At Stream Tracker, we love following the trail of films that slip into and out of streaming catalogs. The Cow and I (La vache et le prisonnier) is one of those offbeat wartime road movies: set in 1942, it stars a French prisoner of war who stages a daring escape across Germany by leading a cow on a lunge line as a decoy. Equal parts comic caper and human-animal companionship, the film turns fields and border crossings into a gentle, improbable odyssey. In this article the Stream Tracker team checks whether The Cow and I is available to stream on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video or Apple TV+ in your region, and what versions or extras (restored prints, subtitles, bonus features) you might find. While the picture is best known for its charm and Fernandel’s celebrated performance rather than a sweep of festival trophies, its enduring popularity keeps it appearing on various platforms — here’s how to find it today.
Synopsis
he leads a cow tethered on a rope as a decoy to slip past guards and checkpoints. With only the animal and his wits, he embarks on a perilous journey across wartime Germany, relying on improvisation, courage and unlikely encounters to try to make it back home to France.
Watch on which platform The Cow and I
Updated on 12/03/2026Netflix
Not available
Disney+
Not available
Apple TV+
Available
