The White Buffalo
1977 · 97 min · Director: J. Lee Thompson
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
In this strange western version of Moby Dick, Wild Bill Hickok hunts a white buffalo he has seen in a dream. Hickok moves through a variety of uniquely authentic western locations - dim, filthy, makeshift taverns; freezing, slaughterhouse-like frontier towns and beautifully desolate high country - before improbably teaming up with a young Crazy Horse to pursue the creature.
Emotional fingerprint
The White Buffalo (1977) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Curiosity 30%, Awe 25%, Tension 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Curiosity, Awe, Tension. Genres: Adventure, Action, Western. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Curiosity, Awe and Tension. Its IMDb rating of 6.2/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 64/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Empathy
- Relief
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Relief
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Empathy | Relief |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 2′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 7′ | Tension | 53 % | 33 % | 35 % | 3 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 12′ | Sadness | 65 % | 40 % | 40 % | 4 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 17′ | Tension | 63 % | 50 % | 26 % | 6 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 22′ | Tension | 50 % | 44 % | 20 % | 13 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 27′ | Relief | 49 % | 35 % | 34 % | 18 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 32′ | Empathy | 51 % | 35 % | 39 % | 11 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 36′ | Tension | 54 % | 44 % | 26 % | 4 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 41′ | Tension | 65 % | 61 % | 20 % | 6 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 46′ | Tension | 70 % | 68 % | 30 % | 19 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 51′ | Tension | 70 % | 66 % | 34 % | 24 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 56′ | Tension | 75 % | 73 % | 25 % | 11 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 61′ | Tension | 74 % | 68 % | 29 % | 14 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 65′ | Relief | 60 % | 46 % | 39 % | 29 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 70′ | Tension | 53 % | 41 % | 45 % | 26 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 75′ | Empathy | 63 % | 55 % | 49 % | 18 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 80′ | Tension | 77 % | 73 % | 38 % | 9 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 85′ | Tension | 84 % | 79 % | 36 % | 18 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 90′ | Relief | 82 % | 59 % | 59 % | 45 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 95′ | Empathy | 80 % | 38 % | 75 % | 55 % |
Rags to riches
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Cassie Ollinger
Kid Jelly
Wes Pugh
Details
- Directed by
- J. Lee Thompson
- Written by
- Richard Sale
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1977
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Country
- United States of America
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Curiosity
- Data updated
Where to watch
Data: JustWatch
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