Buffalo Bill (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1944, Buffalo Bill is an action, drama and western film directed by William A. Wellman, running about 90 minutes. “His adventure made him a hero.His showmanship made him a legend.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Scout William F. Cody (Joel McCrea) marries a U.S. senator's daughter (Maureen O'Hara), fights the Cheyenne and leads a Wild West show.
Who’s in it. Buffalo Bill stars Joel McCrea as William Frederick 'Buffalo Bill' Cody, Maureen O'Hara as Louisa Frederici, Linda Darnell as Dawn Starlight and Thomas Mitchell as Ned Buntline, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Buffalo Bill has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buffalo Bill page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buffalo Bill tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buffalo Bill (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Buffalo Bill change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Buffalo Bill worth watching?
- Buffalo Bill holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Buffalo Bill?
- Buffalo Bill stars Joel McCrea, Maureen O'Hara, Linda Darnell, Thomas Mitchell and Edgar Buchanan.
- When was Buffalo Bill released?
- Buffalo Bill was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.