The General
1926, English. Directed by Clyde Bruckman & Buster Keaton.
Buster drives "The General" to trainload of laughter.
During America’s Civil War, Union spies steal engineer Johnnie Gray's beloved locomotive, 'The General'—with Johnnie's lady love aboard an attached boxcar—and he single-handedly must do all in his power to both get The General back and to rescue Annabelle.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch The General
The General is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Clyde BruckmanDirector
- Buster KeatonDirector
- Buster KeatonJohnnie Gray
- Marion MackAnnabelle Lee
- Glen CavenderCaptain Anderson
- Jim FarleyGeneral Thatcher
- Frederick VroomA Southern General
- Frank BarnesAnnabelle's Brother
- Charles Henry SmithAnnabelle's Father
- Joe KeatonUnion General
- Mike DonlinUnion General
- Tom NawnUnion General
- Henry BairdSoldier (uncredited)
- Joe BricherSoldier (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 25 December 1926
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton
- Budget
- $750K
- Box office
- $1M
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The General: quick answers
Is The General worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 1,486 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The General?
The General runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
Does The General have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The General. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The General parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The General is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The General on?
The General is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like The General?
If you liked The General, try The Circus, The Cameraman, Safety Last!.
Who directed The General?
The General (1926) was directed by Clyde Bruckman and Buster Keaton and stars Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, Glen Cavender.