The American Buffalo (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Series · ★ 7.4
Released in 2023, The American Buffalo is a documentary, crime and war & politics series.
What it’s about. The dramatic story of America's national mammal, which sustained the lives of Native people for untold generations, being driven to the brink of extinction, before an unlikely collection of people rescues it from disappearing forever. Ken Burns recounts the tragic collision of two opposing views of the natural world—and the unforgettable characters who pointed the nation in a different direction.
Who’s in it. The American Buffalo stars N. Scott Momaday as Narrator (voice), Peter Coyote as Narrator (voice), Adam Arkin as (voice) and Tantoo Cardinal as (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The American Buffalo has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen and WETA+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The American Buffalo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The American Buffalo tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The American Buffalo (2023)?
- In US, The American Buffalo is available to stream on PBS, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and Thirteen, and 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 The American Buffalo worth watching?
- The American Buffalo holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary, crime and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The American Buffalo?
- The American Buffalo stars N. Scott Momaday, Peter Coyote, Adam Arkin, Tantoo Cardinal and Tim Clark.
- When was The American Buffalo released?
- The American Buffalo was released in 2023.