Where the Buffalo Roam
1980 · 99 min · Director: Art Linson
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Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
Emotional fingerprint
Where the Buffalo Roam (1980) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Humor 35%, Surprise 25%, Excitement 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Humor35%
- Surprise25%
- Excitement20%
- Nostalgia10%
- Confusion10%
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Humor, Surprise, Excitement. Genres: Comedy. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Humor, Surprise and Excitement. Its IMDb rating of 6.5/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 69/100.
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Emotional journey
- Humor
- Tension
- Confusion
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Humor | Tension | Confusion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 2′ | Humor | 48 % | 46 % | 19 % | 25 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 7′ | Humor | 48 % | 46 % | 21 % | 29 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 12′ | Humor | 48 % | 47 % | 22 % | 26 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 17′ | Humor | 49 % | 44 % | 27 % | 21 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 22′ | Tension | 51 % | 33 % | 37 % | 17 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 27′ | Empathy | 55 % | 32 % | 39 % | 17 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 32′ | Humor | 51 % | 41 % | 28 % | 24 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 37′ | Humor | 50 % | 49 % | 24 % | 29 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 42′ | Humor | 54 % | 53 % | 25 % | 28 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 47′ | Humor | 52 % | 50 % | 26 % | 26 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 52′ | Humor | 50 % | 43 % | 33 % | 27 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 57′ | Humor | 53 % | 42 % | 43 % | 26 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 62′ | Humor | 56 % | 44 % | 43 % | 23 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 67′ | Humor | 52 % | 44 % | 31 % | 20 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 72′ | Humor | 51 % | 48 % | 24 % | 21 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 77′ | Humor | 56 % | 54 % | 26 % | 24 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 82′ | Humor | 56 % | 52 % | 31 % | 25 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 87′ | Humor | 55 % | 47 % | 30 % | 23 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 92′ | Sadness | 55 % | 44 % | 20 % | 21 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 97′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Oedipus
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
Rojas
Desk Clerk
Ruthie
Billy Kramer
Rock Critic
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Details
- Directed by
- Art Linson
- Written by
- Hunter S. Thompson, John Kaye
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1980
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Country
- United States of America
- Genres
- Comedy
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Humor
- Data updated
Where to watch
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