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Buck (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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Buck is a 2011 documentary directed by Cindy Meehl. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $4.4 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Documentary Feature at the Critics' Choice 2012. Critics gave it 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10. Stream it on AMC Plus and AMC+, or rent or buy it on Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.

IMDb rating
7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
90%
worldwide gross
$4.4M
award nomination
1
Where to watch Watch the trailer
Buck (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Cindy Meehl
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
Sundance Selects
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Buck About?

The premise of Buck without spoilers.

Buck offers a revealing look into the life of horse whisperer Buck Brannaman. Haunted by a difficult childhood, he finds solace and connection in his work with horses, utilizing compassion and understanding instead of force. Through his unique approach, he helps transform not only the animals he trains but also the people around him. The film explores his resilience and offers a portrait of an American icon who overcomes adversity through empathy and leadership.

Buck Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • horse assisted therapy
  • horse movie
  • horse jockey
  • horse stable
  • horse rider
  • horse whisperer
  • talking to a horse
  • tame
  • horse
  • cowboy
  • documentary subject's name in title
  • one word title
Where to watch

Where to Watch Buck

Stream it on AMC Plus and AMC+, or rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Crew

The Director of Buck

Directed by Cindy Meehl.

Ratings

Buck Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Buck 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

Box office

Buck Box Office

Buck grossed $4.4 million worldwide. $4 million came from the US and Canada and $409,816 (9%) from the rest of the world.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$4.4M

US & Canada
$4M
International
$409.8K
US & Canada 91% Rest of the world 9%
Awards

Buck Awards & Nominations

Buck earned 1 award nomination, including Best Documentary Feature at the Critics' Choice 2012.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

Buck Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Buck.

Buck | trailer SUNDANCE 2011
Cars

Cars in Buck

5 cars on screen, including the 2006 Audi A8 D3 and the 1996 Ford Mondeo MkI.

All 5 cars
  • 2006 Audi A8 D3 in Buck 2006 Audi A8 D3 Minor role
  • 1996 Ford Mondeo MkI in Buck 1996 Ford Mondeo MkI Minor role
  • Aston Martin DB9 in Buck Aston Martin DB9 Background role
  • Maserati Quattroporte V in Buck Maserati Quattroporte V Background role

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Movies Like Buck

Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Horse Boy, Unbranded and The Horse Whisperer.

FAQ

Buck FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Buck, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Buck?

Buck runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Buck released?

Buck was released on June 17, 2011.

Who directed Buck?

Buck was directed by Cindy Meehl.

More films by Cindy Meehl

Where can I watch Buck?

In the US, Buck is streaming on AMC Plus, AMC+ and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Buck make at the box office?

Buck grossed $4.4 million worldwide ($4 million domestic, $409,816 international).

How is Buck rated?

Buck has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.

Was Buck nominated for any awards?

Buck received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Buck have a post-credit scene?

No. Buck has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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