GoodWatchSign up

Buffalo Soldiers

1997·Movie
1h 34min·G

Where to watch

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

What's your score?

Your score

Buffalo Soldiers fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Wholesome5
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, society, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

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.
Historical WesternAfrican-American HistoryMilitary DramaRacial InjusticeMoral DilemmasUntold StoriesCavalry RegimentFrontier AdventureTriumphant Spirit

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Buffalo Soldiers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Buffalo Soldiers legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Microsoft Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Buffalo Soldiers worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Buffalo Soldiers rated?

GViolence

It's rated G in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Buffalo Soldiers?

1 h 34 min

Buffalo Soldiers runs 1 h 34 min.

Is Buffalo Soldiers based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Buffalo Soldiers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Buffalo Soldiers?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Buffalo Soldiers in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Buffalo Soldiers, including Accidental Murder, Here We Go Again!, Hero Antagonist.