American Buffalo (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1996, American Buffalo is a drama film directed by Michael Corrente, running about 88 minutes. “They had a plan. It wasn't worth a nickel.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three inner-city losers plan a robbery of a valuable coin in a seedy second-hand junk shop.
Who’s in it. American Buffalo stars Dustin Hoffman as Walt 'Teach' Teacher, Dennis Franz as Don 'Donny' Dubrow and Sean Nelson as Bob 'Bobby'.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, American Buffalo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $665.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Buffalo page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Buffalo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Buffalo (1996)?
- In US, American Buffalo is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Buffalo worth watching?
- American Buffalo holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Buffalo?
- American Buffalo stars Dustin Hoffman, Dennis Franz and Sean Nelson.