Yes, Ely Braxton (played by Marcus Thomas) is a brash young rider who won't let anything not even life-threatening injuries keep him out of the ring.
"Cowboy Up" is a celebration of the risk-taking, daredevil personalities of modern rodeo. In the world of professional bull riding, newcomer Ely Braxton (Marcus Thomas) is the craziest guy around; his brother Hank (Kiefer Sutherland) is a rodeo clown, and the two use each other to play up their acts.
But love may be one thing that tears the brothers apart. When Ely falls for the rodeo's sweetheart (Daryl Hannah), Hank is filled with jealousy and hatred. The brothers try to come to grips with their differences, but the competition gets as fierce as the bulls in the ring.
Besides watching the standard training videos and crash tapes, sometimes you need a good rodeo movie to watch while you heal up from the weekend bumps and bruises. Although Hollywood has neglected rodeo quite a bit, there are some standout options to add to your watch list.
Here are nine most significant rodeo movies, featuring bull riding, bareback riding, victory and tragedy shared by Thoughtco.com.