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Buck

  • 20112011
  • PGPG
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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Buck (2011)
A documentary on Buck Brannaman, a renown "horse whisperer" who helps cowboys connect with their animals.
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An examination of the life of acclaimed 'horse whisperer' Buck Brannaman, who recovered from years of child abuse to become a well-known expert in the interactions between horses and people.An examination of the life of acclaimed 'horse whisperer' Buck Brannaman, who recovered from years of child abuse to become a well-known expert in the interactions between horses and people.An examination of the life of acclaimed 'horse whisperer' Buck Brannaman, who recovered from years of child abuse to become a well-known expert in the interactions between horses and people.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
3.3K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
38,125
13,440
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    • Director
      • Cindy Meehl
    • Stars
      • Buck Brannaman
      • Gary Myers
      • Bibb Frazier
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Cindy Meehl
    • Stars
      • Buck Brannaman
      • Gary Myers
      • Bibb Frazier
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 52User reviews
    • 93Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
    • Awards
      • 10 wins & 12 nominations

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    Trailer 2:31
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    Buck Brannaman
    Buck Brannaman
    • Self
    Gary Myers
    • Self
    Bibb Frazier
    • Self
    Betty Staley
    • Self
    Gwynn Turnbull Weaver
    Gwynn Turnbull Weaver
    • Self
    Shayne Jackson
    • Self
    Annette Venteicher
    • Self
    Robert Redford
    Robert Redford
    • Self
    Reata Brannaman
    • Self
    Nevada Watt
    • Self
    Mary Brannaman
    • Self
    Johnny France
    • Self
    Betsy Shirley
    • Self
    Paige Morris
    • Self
    Bill Seaton
    • Self
    Ray Hunt
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Tina Cornish
    • Self
    Britt Long
    • Self
    • Director
      • Cindy Meehl
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      In The Horse Whisperer (1998)'s closing credits, Buck Brannaman is listed as "Equine Technical Advisor". In the movie, there's a picture of Buck and his brother Smokie Brannaman in the montage of old family photos during a scene at the Booker home. It's the one with two young boys with Santa Claus; Buck is the boy on the left.
    • Connections
      Featured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.22 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      NUMBERS 1 TO 4
      Written by Simon Jeffes

      Performed by Penguin Cafe Orchestra

    User reviews52

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    8/10
    Taking the Reins
    Remarkably raw, thought-provoking, and engaging, Buck sheds a new light on the long-standing relationship between man and horse. Never before, have I seen any fault in the ignorant and generalized view of horses. For most of my life horses have just been animals that are utilized for transportation and sport. But I've never considered how wrong I have been.

    Buck Brannanam, "the Horse Whisperer", brings a new perspective to the table. Rather than continuing the tradition of beating horses into compliance, he recognized at a young age that horses must be treated with more respect and empathy. Unfortunately, the idea was to "break down the horse" (Brannanam). However, Buck inquires, "why let an animal live in fear?" (Brannanam). He understands that there needs to be mutual understanding between horse and man, since they are also sensitive creatures.

    This genuine empathy that Buck has for horses almost appears to be a reflection of Buck's escape from his traumatic childhood of horrific abuse. He suggests that how one handles their horse reflects how they handle their loved ones. He further ads that, "People's horses are a mirror into their soul" (Brannanam). Similar to how one must have control over their temper with a child, one must also control their emotions when training their horse.

    Likewise, this philosophy reflects how Buck interacts with the horse owners at the clinics. As much as his job is to train the seemingly difficult horses, it's also to train the people how to respect the horse. He believes that when horses seem to fail at learning and becoming compliant, the human is generally the one at fault, failing the horse.

    All in all, I found this documentary entertaining and enlightening, and would most certainly recommend this movie.
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    • Release date
      • February 16, 2012 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Buck. El hombre que susurró a los caballos
    • Filming locations
      • Red Bluff, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Back Allie Productions
      • Cedar Creek Productions
      • Motto Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,038,912
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $67,548
      • Jun 19, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,448,728
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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