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Where to watch Where the Buffalo Roam (1980) tonight

Where the Buffalo Roam (1980) runs 1 h 39 min, is rated R in the US and averages 5.9 from 194 TMDB members. Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.

Runtime
1 h 39 min — ends 9:39 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Comedy
Released
April 25, 1980
TMDB rating
5.9 / 10 from 194 votes
Director
Art Linson
Starring
Bill Murray, Peter Boyle, Bruno Kirby, René Auberjonois
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is Where the Buffalo Roam?
Where the Buffalo Roam is 1 h 39 min long (99 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:39 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Where the Buffalo Roam rated?
Where the Buffalo Roam is rated R in the US.
Is Where the Buffalo Roam a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Where the Buffalo Roam?
As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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