Movies like Where the Buffalo Roam

Cameron Crowe's semi-autobiographical film, Almost Famous, follows a young journalist's tour with a rock band in the early 1970s. The film's coming-of-age narrative soaked in the ethos of rock 'n' roll will likely appeal to those who appreciated the gonzo journalism theme in Where the Buffalo Roam.

This cult classic stars Johnny Depp as the eccentric journalist Hunter S. Thompson, the same real-life character that Bill Murray portrayed in Where the Buffalo Roam. Fans of the drug-fueled journalistic misadventures in Where the Buffalo Roam will find a kindred spirit in this surrealist adaptation of Thompson's own novel, directed by Terry Gilliam.

This film follows two friends on a road trip through California wine country and delves into their personal and midlife crises. Sideways combines humor with a poignant emotional journey, reminiscent of the character-driven storytelling in Where the Buffalo Roam.

While less focused on journalism, Blow features Johnny Depp in another role steeped in the excesses of drug culture. The film recounts the life of George Jung, an American cocaine smuggler in the 1970s. Its exploration of anti-establishment themes and counterculture makes it complementary to Where the Buffalo Roam.

Richard Linklater's Waking Life isn't about journalism, but its experimental narrative structure and deep philosophical conversations will attract those who appreciate the thought-provoking and psychedelic elements of Where the Buffalo Roam.

Johnny Depp returns to the world of Hunter S. Thompson in this earlier tale of the journalist's life. The Rum Diary takes viewers to Puerto Rico and offers a mix of satirical humor and the critique of American culture that should resonate with fans of Where the Buffalo Roam.