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Where the Buffalo Roam

1980Movie1 h 39 minR

Comedy
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes19%73%

A nostalgic, fast-paced comedy movie about history and a real life story.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

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Story

"I hate to advocate weird chemicals, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone... but they've worked for me."

Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.

Feels like

  • Gonzo Journalism
  • Hunter S. Thompson
  • Counter-Culture
  • Biographical Comedy
  • Satirical
  • Eccentric Characters
  • 1970s Setting
  • Drug-Fueled
  • Pop Culture Commentary

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Art Linson
Written by
Hunter S. Thompson, John Kaye
Produced by
Art Linson
Music by
Neil Young

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 25, 1980 · 1 h 39 min · R

Released
April 25, 1980
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$7 million
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Smug Snake, Only Sane Man, Trademark Favorite Food +9

  • Smug Snake
  • Only Sane Man
  • Trademark Favorite Food
  • Berserk Button
  • Re-Release Soundtrack
  • Fat and Skinny
  • Mugged for Disguise
  • Didn't Think This Through
  • Self-Defenseless
  • Off-into-the-Distance Ending
  • The Alcoholic
  • Pop-Star Composer

12 of 18 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Where the Buffalo Roam?"

Questions about Where the Buffalo Roam

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Where can I stream Where the Buffalo Roam?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Where the Buffalo Roam from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Where the Buffalo Roam worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 19%). Audiences rate it higher (69 out of 100) than critics (19).

Will Where the Buffalo Roam make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (7 of 10) and dark humor (7 of 10).