The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
“Stories live forever. People don't.”
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 of strangers undertaking a carriage ride.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-12
Top Cast
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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
Mean-Eyed Card Player (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
E.E. Bell
Piano Player (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
Alejandro Patiño
Cantina Bartender (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
Tom Proctor
Cantina Bad Man (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
Clinton Roberts
Cantina Scum (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
Matthew Willig
Cantina Scum (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
Jesse Youngblood
Cantina Scum (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
J.J. Dashnaw
Cantina Scum (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
James Franco
Cowboy (segment "Near Algodones")
Stephen Root
Teller (segment "Near Algodones")
Ralph Ineson
Posse Leader (segment "Near Algodones")
Mike Watson
Posse (segment "Near Algodones")
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 7 DaysAdelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 9, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 16, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack London, Stewart Edward White, Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
- Original Score
- Carter Burwell
- Original Title
- The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Studios
- Mike Zoss Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Jack London, Stewart Edward White, Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Carter Burwell
Bruno Delbonnel
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, Megan Ellison, Sue Naegle
Department Leadership Roster
John Bair
Visual Effects Supervisor
Leslie Chung
Visual Effects Supervisor
Nathan Overstrom
Visual Effects Supervisor
John Kilshaw
Visual Effects Supervisor
Alex Lemke
Visual Effects Supervisor
Robin Scott Graham
Visual Effects Supervisor
Josh Simmonds
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ethan Coen
Editor
Joel Coen
Director
Ethan Coen
Producer
Joel Coen
Producer
Ethan Coen
Director
Joel Coen
Editor
Jess Gonchor
Production Design
Megan Ellison
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
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What is The Ballad of Buster Scruggs 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 directed The Ballad of Buster Scruggs?
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs was directed by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen.
Who stars in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs?
The principal cast of The Ballad of Buster Scruggs includes Tim Blake Nelson, Willie Watson, Clancy Brown, Danny McCarthy, David Krumholtz.
When was The Ballad of Buster Scruggs released and how long is it?
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ballad of Buster Scruggs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ballad of Buster Scruggs was composed by Carter Burwell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ballad of Buster Scruggs?
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).