Buffalo Soldiers (1997): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1997, Buffalo Soldiers is a drama, tv movie, history and western film directed by Charles Haid, running about 94 minutes. “From slaves to free men. From free men to soldiers. From soldiers to legends.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Buffalo Soldiers stars Danny Glover as Sgt. Washington Wyatt, Mykelti Williamson as Cpl. William Christy, Glynn Turman as Sgt. Joshua 'Joyu' Judges Ruth and Carl Lumbly as John Horse, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Buffalo Soldiers has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buffalo Soldiers page.

If you liked it. Fans of Buffalo Soldiers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.