The American Buffalo
“Spirit of a people. A story of resilience.”
Where to watch The American Buffalo in United States
The American Buffalo is streaming on PBS, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen and WETA+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 7 June 2026.
About The American Buffalo
The American Buffalo is a 2023 web series in the Documentary, Crime and War & Politics genres, starring N. Scott Momaday, Peter Coyote and Adam Arkin. It spans 1 season and 2 episodes, and originally aired on PBS. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 14 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The American Buffalo in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The American Buffalo trailer
Overview
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.
Seasons (1)
- Miniseries2 episodes · 2023
Top cast
N. Scott Momaday
Narrator (voice)
Peter Coyote
Narrator (voice)
Adam Arkin
(voice)
Tantoo Cardinal
(voice)
Tim Clark
(voice)
Tokala Black Elk
(voice)
Jeff Daniels
(voice)
Hope Davis
(voice)
Paul Giamatti
(voice)
Murphy Guyer
(voice)
Michael Horse
(voice)
Derek Jacobi
(voice)
Gene Jones
(voice)
Carolyn McCormick
(voice)
Craig Mellish
(voice)
Jon Proudstar
(voice)
Chaske Spencer
(voice)
Richard Ray Whitman
(voice)
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The American Buffalo in United States?+
In United States, you can stream The American Buffalo on PBS, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen and WETA+. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home.
Is The American Buffalo on Netflix?+
The American Buffalo is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on PBS, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen and WETA+.
How many seasons of The American Buffalo are there?+
The American Buffalo has 1 season and 2 episodes in total.
Who stars in The American Buffalo?+
The American Buffalo stars N. Scott Momaday, Peter Coyote, Adam Arkin, Tantoo Cardinal and Tim Clark.
When did The American Buffalo come out?+
The American Buffalo is a 2023 web series.
What genre is The American Buffalo?+
The American Buffalo is Documentary, Crime and War & Politics series.
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