The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

Stories live forever. People don't.

20182h 12m7.1(4,588 votes)

WesternComedyDrama

Synopsis

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…

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018) is a western, comedy, and drama film directed by Joel Coen. It stars Tim Blake Nelson, Willie Watson, and Clancy Brown. The film runs for 2 hours 12 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 4,588 votes.

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Director

Joel Coen

Cast

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

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Who stars in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs?

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs stars Tim Blake Nelson, Willie Watson, Clancy Brown, and Danny McCarthy, and was directed by Joel Coen.

How long is The Ballad of Buster Scruggs?

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs has a runtime of 2 hours 12 minutes.

When did The Ballad of Buster Scruggs come out?

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs was released in 2018.

What genre is The Ballad of Buster Scruggs?

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is a western, comedy, and drama film.

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The Ballad of Buster Scruggs holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.