: If it's not currently available in your specific country, some viewers use NordVPN to access libraries in other regions where it is still streaming. The Plot: Commitment Phobia at Its Finest

If you’re scouring the internet for the you’re likely in search of a dose of early-2000s nostalgia. This 2002 screwball comedy, directed by Walt Becker, is a quintessential "diamond in the rough" that famously skipped a theatrical release but found a cult following on home video.

The film follows David Collins (played by Jerry O'Connell), a commitment-shy Los Angeles yuppie who lives by the mantra: "Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?" .

Revisiting a 2000s Hidden Gem: Why You Should Watch Buying the Cow

: Depending on licensing cycles, the film occasionally appears on free, ad-supported platforms like Tubi .