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The White Buffalo

1977Movie1 h 37 minPG

Western
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic25–Rotten Tomatoes29%52%
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic25–Rotten Tomatoes29%52%

Summary

In this strange western version of Moby Dick, Wild Bill Hickok hunts a white buffalo he has seen in a dream. Hickok moves through a variety of uniquely authentic western locations - dim, filthy, makeshift taverns; freezing, slaughterhouse-like frontier towns and beautifully desolate high country - before improbably teaming up with a young Crazy Horse to pursue the creature.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
J. Lee Thompson
Written by
Richard Sale
Produced by
Pancho Kohner
Music by
John Barry

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Facts

May 1, 1977 · 1 h 37 min · PG

Released
May 1, 1977
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Western, Adventure, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
99 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The White Buffalo?"

Questions about The White Buffalo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The White Buffalo?

PrimeThe RokuTubi TV

In the United States, The White Buffalo streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is The White Buffalo worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 6.2, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 25). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (27).

Is The White Buffalo okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will I feel good after watching The White Buffalo?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.