Buffalo Rider (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 3.4
Released in 1978, Buffalo Rider is an adventure and western film directed by John Fabian, running about 90 minutes. “Charging on 2000 pounds of revenge!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the 1800s Jake Jones finds a buffalo about to be eaten by coyotes. He rescues the buffalo and raises it. He names him Samson. Jones decides to break the buffalo and saddle him. He then becomes the guy ON A buffalo
Who’s in it. Buffalo Rider stars John Freeman as Jake Jones, C. Lindsay Workman as Narrator (voice), Rick Guinn as Buffalo Jones and Rich Scheeland as Ralph Pierce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.4/10, Buffalo Rider has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buffalo Rider page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buffalo Rider tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buffalo Rider (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Buffalo Rider change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Buffalo Rider worth watching?
- Buffalo Rider holds an audience score of 3.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Buffalo Rider?
- Buffalo Rider stars John Freeman, C. Lindsay Workman, Rick Guinn, Rich Scheeland and Hal Smith.