Where the Buffalo Roam (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1980, Where the Buffalo Roam is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Art Linson, running about 99 minutes. “This ain't no safari- it's a party” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
Who’s in it. Where the Buffalo Roam stars Bill Murray as Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, Peter Boyle as Carl Lazlo, Esq., Bruno Kirby as Marty Lewis and René Auberjonois as Harris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Where the Buffalo Roam has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Where the Buffalo Roam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Where the Buffalo Roam tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Where the Buffalo Roam (1980)?
- In US, Where the Buffalo Roam is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Where the Buffalo Roam worth watching?
- Where the Buffalo Roam holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Where the Buffalo Roam?
- Where the Buffalo Roam stars Bill Murray, Peter Boyle, Bruno Kirby, René Auberjonois and R. G. Armstrong.
- When was Where the Buffalo Roam released?
- Where the Buffalo Roam was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.