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Buffalo Soldiers

1997Movie1 h 34 minG

DramaHistory
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–59%

A drama movie about history and society.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

From slaves to free men. From free men to soldiers. From soldiers to legends.

They've ridden dusty miles without end and fought fierce battles. Yet when these brave African-American cavalrymen enter a scraggly frontier town, they must walk through it instead of ride. The town dishonors them but the soldiers' Native-American foes do not. Apache leader Victoria and other warriors give the horsemen a name of honor and strength: "Buffalo Soldiers". The troopers' daring hunt for Victorio frames this stirring tribute to the former slaves and other African-Americans of the 9th and 10th U.S. Calvary Regiments. Danny Glover, Mykelti Williamson, Glynn Turman, Carl Lumbly and Michael Warren star in an adventure bringing to light that largely unknown story and the unique moral dilemma the men faced. Atten-hut! "Buffalo Soldiers are riding" through town.

Feels like

  • Historical Western
  • African-American History
  • Military Drama
  • Racial Injustice
  • Moral Dilemmas
  • Untold Stories
  • Cavalry Regiment
  • Frontier Adventure
  • Triumphant Spirit

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Charles Haid
Written by
Frank Military, Jonathan Klein
Produced by
Gordon Wolf
Music by
Joel McNeely

Everyone

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Facts

December 7, 1997 · 1 h 34 min · G

Released
December 7, 1997
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
G
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, History, TV Movie, Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Accidental Murder, Here We Go Again!, Hero Antagonist +9

  • Accidental Murder
  • Here We Go Again!
  • Hero Antagonist
  • Corrupt Quartermaster
  • Tanks, but No Tanks
  • The Mob Boss Is Scarier
  • War Is Glorious
  • The Film of the Book
  • Badass Boast
  • Sleeping with the Boss's Wife
  • Tropical Epilogue
  • A Lighter Shade of Black

12 of 64 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Buffalo Soldiers?"

Questions about Buffalo Soldiers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Buffalo Soldiers?

Kanopy

In the United States, Buffalo Soldiers is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Microsoft Store.

Is Buffalo Soldiers worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.2).

Is Buffalo Soldiers okay for kids?

GViolence

Yes: it's rated G in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

What tropes does Buffalo Soldiers use?

Accidental MurderHere We Go Again!Hero AntagonistCorrupt QuartermasterTanks, but No TanksThe Mob Boss Is ScarierWar Is GloriousThe Film of the BookBadass BoastSleeping with the Boss's WifeTropical EpilogueA Lighter Shade of Blackand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 tropes for it, including Accidental Murder, Here We Go Again!, and Hero Antagonist.