The American Buffalo(2023)
Spirit of a people. A story of resilience.
The American Buffalo Synopsis
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.
The American Buffalo (2023) is a documentary, crime and war & politics series that premiered on October 16, 2023, spanning 1 season and 2 episodes. It stars N. Scott Momaday, Peter Coyote, Adam Arkin and Tantoo Cardinal. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2023-10-16
- Last aired:
- 2023-10-17
- Producers:
- Ken Burns
The American Buffalo (2023) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The American Buffalo before you start streaming.
The American Buffalo Cast & Crew
Main cast
N. Scott Momaday
as Narrator (voice)
Peter Coyote
as Narrator (voice)
Adam Arkin
as (voice)
Tantoo Cardinal
as (voice)
- Tim Clark
Tim Clark
as (voice)
Tokala Black Elk
as (voice)
Jeff Daniels
as (voice)
Hope Davis
as (voice)
Paul Giamatti
as (voice)
Murphy Guyer
as (voice)
Michael Horse
as (voice)
Derek Jacobi
as (voice)
Key crew
Executive produced by Ken Burns.
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The American Buffalo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 14 ratings.
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The American Buffalo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The American Buffalo?
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The American Buffalo (2023) is available to stream on PBS, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen and WETA+, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The American Buffalo are there?
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The American Buffalo has 1 season and 2 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on October 16, 2023.
Is The American Buffalo still running?
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No. The American Buffalo is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on October 17, 2023.
Who is in the cast of The American Buffalo?
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The American Buffalo (2023) stars N. Scott Momaday, Peter Coyote, Adam Arkin, Tantoo Cardinal and Tim Clark. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The American Buffalo any good?
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The American Buffalo (2023) is rated 7.4 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary, crime and war & politics series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the The American Buffalo trailer?
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The official The American Buffalo trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.