The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
“Stories live forever. People don't”
Vignettes weaving together the stories of six individuals in the old West at the end of the Civil War. Following the tales of a sharp-shooting songster, a wannabe bank robber, two weary traveling performers, a lone gold prospector, a woman traveling the West to an uncertain future, and a motley crew of strangers undertaking a carriage ride.
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About The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is a 2018 English-language western, comedy and drama film directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen. The cast is led by Tim Blake Nelson, Willie Watson, Clancy Brown. It has a runtime of 2h 12m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 4400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs was produced by Mike Zoss Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on November 9, 2018, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
- Writers
- Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
- Release date
- November 9, 2018
- OTT release
- November 16, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Mike Zoss Productions
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs cast & crew
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs was directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen and written by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen.
The cast features Tim Blake Nelson as Buster Scruggs (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs"), Willie Watson as The Kid (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs"), Clancy Brown as Curly Joe (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs"), Danny McCarthy as Curly Joe's Brother (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs"), David Krumholtz as Frenchman (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs"), and Thomas Wingate as Gun Check Man (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs").
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carter Burwell, cinematography is by Bruno Delbonnel, and it was produced by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen.
Is The Ballad of Buster Scruggs worth watching?
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 4,439 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed western films.
At 2h 12m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy western, comedy, and drama, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
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It first became available to stream digitally on November 16, 2018.
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Cast of The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Tim Blake Nelson
Buster Scruggs (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
Willie Watson
The Kid (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
Clancy Brown
Curly Joe (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
Danny McCarthy
Curly Joe's Brother (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
David Krumholtz
Frenchman (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
Thomas Wingate
Gun Check Man (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
Tim DeZarn
Mean-Eyed Card Player (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
E.E. Bell
Piano Player (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
Alejandro Patiño
Cantina Bartender (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
Tom Proctor
Cantina Bad Man (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
Clinton Roberts
Cantina Scum (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
Matthew Willig
Cantina Scum (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Ballad of Buster Scruggs in United States?
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Ballad of Buster Scruggs on Netflix?
Yes — The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Ballad of Buster Scruggs in?
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Ballad of Buster Scruggs?
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
▸What is The Ballad of Buster Scruggs rated?
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 4,439 ratings.
▸When did The Ballad of Buster Scruggs release on OTT?
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs became available digitally on November 16, 2018.
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