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Silicon Cowboys

6.820161h 17mNRMovieDocumentary

Launched in 1982 by three friends in a Houston diner, Compaq Computer set out to build a portable PC to take on IBM, the world’s most powerful tech company. Many had tried cloning the industry leader’s code, only to be trounced by IBM and…

DirectorJason Cohen
WritersSteven Leckart·Jason Cohen

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Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoAMC+ Amazon ChannelAMC+ Amazon ChannelAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsHooplaHooplaTubi TVTubi TV
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jason Cohen

RCRod Canion
Rod Canion
Self
BMBill Murto
Bill Murto
Self
JH
Jim Harris
Self
BF
Bill Fargo
Self
HB
Hugh Barnes
Self
GS
Gary Stimac
Self
SF
Steve Flannigan
Self
MS
Mike Swavely
Self
KW
Karen Walker
Self
BR
Ben Rosen
Self
RC
Ross Cooley
Self
SU
Steve Ullrich
Self

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Silicon Cowboys — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Silicon Cowboys?

Silicon Cowboys is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, AMC+ and Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Silicon Cowboys on Netflix?

No, Silicon Cowboys is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and AMC+.

Is Silicon Cowboys on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Silicon Cowboys is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Silicon Cowboys for free?

Silicon Cowboys is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.