A cowboy movie is a film genre that primarily features cowboys, cattle drives, or other forms of old west scenery. While the term "cowboy movie" is commonly used, there are several synonyms that accurately describe this genre. Western movies, Wild West films, and horse operas are all synonymous with cowboy movies. Additionally, terms such as frontier films, sagebrush cinema, and westerners are also used to describe movies in this genre. Regardless of what term is used, cowboy movies continue to be a popular genre among movie-goers with their tales of adventure, heroism, and justice in the untamed west.