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Buffalo '66

1998·Movie
1h 50min·R
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Immersive world, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Family, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Editing8

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About

Billy Brown just got out of jail. Now he’s going to serve some real time. He’s going home.

Billy is released after five years in prison. In the next moment, he kidnaps teenage student Layla and visits his parents with her, pretending she is his girlfriend and they will soon marry.
Quirky Independent FilmOffbeat RomanceStylish & Visually DistinctiveCharacter-Driven DramaMelancholy & HopefulDarkly HumorousPsychological StudyUnconventional NarrativeCult Classic Vibe

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Where can I stream Buffalo '66 legally?

Buffalo '66 is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 '66 worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Buffalo '66 rated?

RStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Buffalo '66?

1 h 50 min

Buffalo '66 runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Buffalo '66?

Critics73
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Buffalo '66 much the same way.

Was Buffalo '66 a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$2 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 1.6 times its budget.

What language is Buffalo '66 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Buffalo '66?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Buffalo '66 in 44 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Buffalo '66 use?

Trophy RoomBland-Name ProductEmbarrassing Old PhotoHumiliation CongaEmbarrassing NicknameBlatant LiesButt-MonkeyBullet TimeNever Going Back to PrisonManchild"Well Done, Son" GuyMeaningful Nameand 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 storytelling tropes for Buffalo '66, including Trophy Room, Bland-Name Product, Embarrassing Old Photo.