The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
2018, English. Directed by Joel Coen & Ethan Coen.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Joel CoenDirector
- Ethan CoenDirector
- Tim Blake NelsonBuster Scruggs (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Willie WatsonThe Kid (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Clancy BrownCurly Joe (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Danny McCarthyCurly Joe's Brother (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- David KrumholtzFrenchman (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Thomas WingateGun Check Man (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Tim DeZarnMean-Eyed Card Player (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- E.E. BellPiano Player (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Alejandro PatiñoCantina Bartender (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Tom ProctorCantina Bad Man (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Clinton RobertsCantina Scum (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Matthew WilligCantina Scum (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
Details
- Released
- 9 November 2018
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
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The Ballad of Buster Scruggs: quick answers
Is The Ballad of Buster Scruggs worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 4,645 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Ballad of Buster Scruggs?
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Does The Ballad of Buster Scruggs have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Ballad of Buster Scruggs on?
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ballad of Buster Scruggs?
If you liked The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, try Blazing Saddles, From Noon Till Three, Americana.
Who directed The Ballad of Buster Scruggs?
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018) was directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen and stars Tim Blake Nelson, Willie Watson, Clancy Brown.