Movie

Where the Buffalo Roam

“"I hate to advocate weird chemicals, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone... but they've worked for me."”

★ 6.0(186)19801h 39m

Where the Buffalo Roam is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch Where the Buffalo Roam

🇳🇿 New Zealand

Good to know

Director: Art Linson
Release date: 1980-04-25
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Box office: $6,659,377
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

Where the Buffalo Roam — trailer

About Where the Buffalo Roam

Where the Buffalo Roam is a 1980 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Art Linson, starring Bill Murray, Peter Boyle and Bruno Kirby. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 186 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Where the Buffalo Roam in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.

Cast

Bill Murray

Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

Peter Boyle

Carl Lazlo, Esq.

Bruno Kirby

Marty Lewis

René Auberjonois

Harris

R.G. Armstrong

Judge Simpson

Craig T. Nelson

Cop on Stand

Danny Goldman

Porter

DeWayne Jessie

Man #1

Mark Metcalf

Dooley

Joseph Ragno

Willins

Sonny Carl Davis

Stepanian

Quinn K. Redeker

Pilot

Themes & keywords

hotel roompresidential electionjournalismparanoiawritingbiographyhistorical figuredrug uselawyerlos angeles, californiawritercourtroomtypewritergonzo journalist1960s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Where the Buffalo Roam in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, Where the Buffalo Roam is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Where the Buffalo Roam on Netflix?+

Where the Buffalo Roam is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Where the Buffalo Roam?+

Where the Buffalo Roam has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

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 did Where the Buffalo Roam come out?+

Where the Buffalo Roam is a 1980 movie directed by Art Linson.

What genre is Where the Buffalo Roam?+

Where the Buffalo Roam is Comedy film.

Who directed Where the Buffalo Roam?+

Where the Buffalo Roam was directed by Art Linson.