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Buffalo Soldiers

2002·Movie
1h 38min·R
IMDb6.7Metacritic566.1Rotten Tomatoes73%72%

Where to watch

fuboTVKanopyHoopla

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What's your score?

Your score

Buffalo Soldiers fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Plenty of satire and dark humor

  • Satire & Parody8
  • Dark Humor7
  • Situational Comedy5

World

History, society, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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

About

War is hell... but peace is f*#!%!! boring.

A criminal subculture operates among U.S. soldiers stationed in West Germany just before the fall of the Berlin wall.
Satirical Black ComedyMilitary CrimeLate Cold WarGerman-American RelationsSocial CommentaryAnti-EstablishmentDrug CultureDark HumorPolitical Satire

Crew

Directed by:
Kate Dennis, Gregor Jordan, Patrick Clayton
Written by:
Gregor Jordan, Eric Weiss, Nora Maccoby
Produced by:
James Schamus, Laura Rosenthal, Reinhard Klooss
Composed by:
Colin Nicolson, David Holmes, Martin Müller

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?

fuboTVKanopyHoopla

Buffalo Soldiers is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Buffalo Soldiers worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Buffalo Soldiers rated?

RDrug useViolenceStrong languageSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: drug use, violence, strong language, and sexual content.

How long is Buffalo Soldiers?

1 h 38 min

Buffalo Soldiers runs 1 h 38 min.

Is Buffalo Soldiers based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Buffalo Soldiers?

Critics65
Audiences67

Yes. Critics average 65 and audiences 67 out of 100, so both groups see Buffalo Soldiers much the same way.

Was Buffalo Soldiers a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 15% of its budget.

What language is Buffalo Soldiers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Buffalo Soldiers?

13AUCAESGBGGHUIEILITNLNZPLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Buffalo Soldiers in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Buffalo Soldiers use?

The General's DaughterEveryone Calls Him "Barkeep"Villain ProtagonistA Lighter Shade of BlackFreeze-Frame BonusFriend in the Black MarketNo-Holds-Barred BeatdownIgnored ExpertBooby TrapGeneric Ethnic Crime GangObfuscating StupidityBadass Boastand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 storytelling tropes for Buffalo Soldiers, including The General's Daughter, Everyone Calls Him "Barkeep", Villain Protagonist.