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Buffalo 66

R

Released Jan 21, 1998

1h 52m

Drama

List

77%

Tomatometer

60 Reviews

88%

Audience Score

25,000+ Ratings

Convict Billy Brown (Vincent Gallo) dreads going home so much upon his release from prison that he tries to get back inside. In desperation, Billy kidnaps Layla (Christina Ricci) from a tap dancing class and pleads with her to impersonate his wife and to accompany him home to visit his parents, Janet (Anjelica Huston) and Jimmy (Ben Gazzara). To Billy's dismay, Layla takes to her role enthusiastically. She breaks through to obsessive Buffalo Bills football fan Janet and the hard-edged Jimmy.

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Critics Consensus

Self-indulgent yet intriguing, Buffalo '66 marks an auspicious feature debut for writer-director-star Vincent Gallo while showcasing a terrific performance from Christina Ricci.

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Gavin Smith

Film Comment Magazine

There is a air of intriguing atavism about the textures and contours of Buffalo '66's visual style and tone.

Apr 11, 2018

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Richard Schickel

TIME Magazine

Gallo, who also wrote, directed and scored Buffalo '66 , is a smart young filmmaker, not least in his casting.

Aug 30, 2016

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Ella Taylor

L.A. Weekly

For a study in untrammeled lunacy, the movie is a highly constructed and tightly controlled work.

Aug 30, 2016

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Erica Peplin

Vague Visages

Though bleak and at times brutal, Buffalo ’66 manages to evoke a world of sensitivity that’s, dare I say, rather feminine.

Dec 5, 2023

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

The film communicates a level of anguish that is difficult to bear at times.

Feb 16, 2021

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Margaret Pomeranz

At the Movies (Australia)

Performances are outstanding, particularly those of Gallo and Ricci. It`s so refreshing and invigorating to see a film like this.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 30, 2016

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Jeff P

Writer/Director/Lifelong Weirdo Vincent Gallo may have been a one hit wonder, but Buffalo 66 is a hell of a hit. Fantastic film, and the nightclub scene set to the intro of the Yes classic "Heart Of The Sunrise" might be the best 3 minutes of indie cinema ever filmed. I have loved this movie for over 20 years, its simply a wonderfully executed film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/09/24

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Michael V

Billy Brown just got out of jail. Now he's going to serve some real time. He's going home. Buffalo '66 is a 1998 American independent film directed by Vincent Gallo 🎭 It's ok, but I feel mixed about this one 😉 I'd recommend it if you like this genre, but if not then probably give it a miss 👍🏼👎🏼 This is a little sad and disturbing at times, but also somewhat intriguing… Billy is released after five years in prison. In the next moment, he kidnaps teenage student Layla and visits his parents with her, pretending she is his girlfriend and they will soon marry.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/11/24

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Leaburn O

I've heard this film recommended before but surely it should be higher regarded in wider circles. An original edgy rom/com which is both funny and endearing. The performances from Gallo and Ricci are outstanding. I simply wasn't expecting something as original and good as this. Watched on Amazon Prime.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/07/24

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onio w

the end of this movie is what my bestfriend expect's will happen after she starts dating an asshole guy whom supposedly she can 'fix'

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/20/24

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Rich S

Gallo's artistic touch comes through while highlighting the director/writer/actor's own shortcomings on film. Ricci steals the show in more ways than one can imagine and also inspired a song by the duo, Wet Leg called "Wet Dream."

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/10/24

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Montgomery M

I love this movie. Its so surreal and offbeat with an interesting visual style that I just really love. Its strange humor also really works for me. It is, in my opinion a pretty underrated film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/12/23

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Synopsis

Convict Billy Brown (Vincent Gallo) dreads going home so much upon his release from prison that he tries to get back inside. In desperation, Billy kidnaps Layla (Christina Ricci) from a tap dancing class and pleads with her to impersonate his wife and to accompany him home to visit his parents, Janet (Anjelica Huston) and Jimmy (Ben Gazzara). To Billy's dismay, Layla takes to her role enthusiastically. She breaks through to obsessive Buffalo Bills football fan Janet and the hard-edged Jimmy.

Director: Vincent Gallo
Producer: Chris Hanley
Screenwriter: Vincent Gallo, Alison Bagnall
Production Co: Cinépix Film Properties (CFP), Muse Productions, Lions Gate Films
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 21, 1998, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 16, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.4M
Runtime: 1h 52m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby
Aspect Ratio: 35mm, Flat (1.85:1)

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