"Where the Buffalo Roam" is a 1980 American semi-biographical comedy film that loosely depicts the rise to fame of author and gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson in the 1970s, focusing on his relationship with attorney and activist Oscar "Zeta" Acosta (renamed Carl Lazlo, Esq. in the film)

. The film was produced and directed by Art Linson, starring Bill Murray as Thompson and Peter Boyle as Acosta

. The title "Where the Buffalo Roam" comes from the traditional American folk song "Home on the Range," which is featured in the film's soundtrack, scored by Neil Young

. The movie explores various episodes from Thompson's life, including his coverage of a marijuana possession trial and his involvement with a group of freedom fighters, blending fact and fiction

. The film is available for purchase or rental on platforms like Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home