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The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

R20182h 12mEthan Coen,Joel Coen
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 90% · Metacritic 79
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"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.

WesternComedyDrama
ProstituteNative AmericanParodyAnthologyBank RobberyStagecoachCowboyWagon TrainSinging CowboyAmerican West

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018) about?

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.

Who stars in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs?

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs stars 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")). The film was directed by Joel Coen.

How long is The Ballad of Buster Scruggs?

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2018. It is rated R.

Is The Ballad of Buster Scruggs worth watching?

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Western, Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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