Name: Buck Alamo or (A Phantasmagorical Ballad)
Genre: Drama, Western, Music
Released: 2023-10-06
Duration: 1 h 18 min
Cast: Sonny Carl Davis, Lorelei Linklater, Lee Eddy, Bruce Dern, George Ensle

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Singing cowboy Eli Cody, aka Buck Alamo, is told by his doctor that any day could be his last. Buck has hurt almost everyone in his life and decides to take his loyal dog, Chester, on a journey through Texas to beg forgiveness from his daughters and several friends, as well as to relive some of the good old days.

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Melancholic Road Trip
Surreal Ballad
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Forgiveness & Redemption
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Musical Journey
Texas Setting
Poetic Narrative
Bittersweet Farewell

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Directed by: Benjamin Epstein
Written by: Benjamin Epstein
Music by: Reece Miller

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October 6, 2023 · 1 h 18 min · Drama, Western, Music

Released: October 6, 2023
Runtime: 1 h 18 min
Genres: Drama, Western, Music
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 2 countries

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In the United States, Buck Alamo or (A Phantasmagorical Ballad) streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 97 (IMDb 8.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%).

Is Buck Alamo or (A Phantasmagorical Ballad) plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.