Buffalo Kids

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Buffalo Kids

PG

Feb 2026

1h 22m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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Two parentless Irish siblings arrive in New York City via ocean liner and quickly find themselves on a wild, cross-country journey aboard an orphan train where they meet an extraordinary new friend who will change their lives forever. Fuelled by curiosity, friendship, and teamwork, their dangerous and discovery-filled quest will introduce them to devious villains, unexpected heroes, and surprising adventures in their heart-warming and hilarious search for a home.

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Catherine Bray

Guardian

10/10/2024

3/5

Some family films are perfectly decent entertainments for their intended audience, no more no less. It is into this category that we can slot Buffalo Kids. It’s amiable and rattles along nicely enough without ever really surprising anyone.

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

Feb 10

Buffalo Kids is a formulaic but delightful animated film about lost orphans chased by bandits in California in 1886. This Wild West story stands out for having forward-thinking and empathetic portrayals of a wheelchair-using child and Native Americans.

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Tom Cassidy

Common Sense Media

Feb 3

5/5

Buffalo Kids is far more than just entertainment—it addresses disability representation in a landmark way for children's animation.

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Juan Pando

Fotogramas

08/16/2024

3/5

There is no shortage of nods to 'Titanic' or 'Taxi Driver'... for adults. [Full review in Spanish]

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Javier Ocaña

Cinemanía (Spain)

08/15/2024

3/5

Entertaining, with some nice gags of recurring humor and an excellent rhythm. [Full review in Spanish]

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Rachel

Feb 12

Wonderful family movie! Charming, low stress, heartwarming, genuine character relationships and dialog. Very refreshing!

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Christopher W

Feb 9

A beautiful story with much-needed positive Native American representation! My only gripe is the safety messaging—the disclaimer that 'wildlife is dangerous' only appears during the credits. It’s a bit of a missed opportunity for a teaching moment during the actual movie, especially for younger viewers.

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Karen A

@RT70096324 8h

A ver a ver yo sé que no soy tan de esta película pero le doy un 10/10000

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Dovid C.

@DaveCob613 Feb 10

Breathtaking. Warm. Exciting. Both visually and emotionally, a film like this is why I go to the theater.

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch Feb 10

Buffalo Kids arrives quietly as one of the first animated releases of 2026, lacking the hype of major studio films but offering a heartfelt and thoughtful experience. The animation is polished and visually appealing, creating a charming world that blends Western influences with modern storytelling. The film’s strongest element is Nick, a paralyzed boy who cannot speak, yet is portrayed as a true hero without relying on clichés or sentimentality. His role brings refreshing and meaningful representation to animation. The story also embraces diversity through Native American culture and a strong supporting character, giving the film emotional depth and authenticity. While it may only be "cute" rather than groundbreaking, its sincerity stands out. Sadly, weak marketing may prevent it from reaching a wide audience. Still, Buffalo Kids deserves recognition for its heart, inclusivity, and quietly inspiring message.

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Shin U.

@Shin_ultramania22 Feb 8

Nicely animated and fun family movie for everyone to enjoy

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Two parentless Irish siblings arrive in New York City via ocean liner and quickly find themselves on a wild, cross-country journey aboard an orphan train where they meet an extraordinary new friend who will change their lives forever. Fuelled by curiosity, friendship, and teamwork, their dangerous and discovery-filled quest will introduce them to devious villains, unexpected heroes, and surprising adventures in their heart-warming and hilarious search for a home.

Director: Juan Jesús García Galocha, Pedro Solís García
Producer: Ricardo Marco Budé, Jordi Gasull, Toni Novella, Clever Beretta Custodio
Screenwriter: Jordi Gasull, Javier López Barreira
Distributor: Viva Pictures
Production Co: CORE Animation, Warner Bros. Pictures, 4 Cats Pictures, Atresmedia Cine, ESCine Español
Rating: PG (Some Language|Rude Humor|Action|Thematic Elements|Violence)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: Spanish
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 6, 2026, Limited
Runtime: 1h 22m

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