The Great Buck Howard
2008, English. Directed by Sean McGinly.
Greatness is a state of mind.
When a law school dropout answers an advertisement to be a personal assistant he unknowingly signs on to work for a belligerent has-been magician struggling to resurrect his career. This leads to a journey across the country staging the comeback of a lifetime.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 284 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Great Buck Howard
The Great Buck Howard is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Starz in India.
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Details
- Released
- 18 January 2008
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sean McGinly
- Box office
- $901K
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The Great Buck Howard: quick answers
Is The Great Buck Howard worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 284 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Great Buck Howard?
The Great Buck Howard runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Great Buck Howard have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Great Buck Howard. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Great Buck Howard parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Great Buck Howard is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Great Buck Howard on?
The Great Buck Howard is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Starz in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Great Buck Howard?
If you liked The Great Buck Howard, try Taking Care of Business, Thunderstruck, Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain.
Who directed The Great Buck Howard?
The Great Buck Howard (2008) was directed by Sean McGinly and stars John Malkovich, Colin Hanks, Emily Blunt.