Movie

The Great Buck Howard

“Greatness is a state of mind.”

★ 6.0(274)20081h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Sean McGinly
Release date: 2008-01-18
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Box office: $900,689
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Bristol Bay Productions

The Great Buck Howard — trailer

About The Great Buck Howard

The Great Buck Howard is a 2008 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Sean McGinly, starring John Malkovich, Emily Blunt and Steve Zahn. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 274 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Great Buck Howard in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

John Malkovich

Buck Howard

Emily Blunt

Valerie Brennan

Steve Zahn

Kenny

Tom Hanks

Mr. Gable

Colin Hanks

Troy Gable

Patrick Fischler

Michael Perry

Ricky Jay

Gil Bellamy

Griffin Dunne

Jonathan Finerman

Debra Monk

Doreen

Adam Scott

Alan

Wallace Langham

Dan Green

Jonathan Ames

Edward Kelly

Themes & keywords

careermagic showcomebackdrop-out

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Great Buck Howard in Switzerland?+

The Great Buck Howard is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Great Buck Howard on Netflix?+

The Great Buck Howard is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is The Great Buck Howard?+

The Great Buck Howard has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in The Great Buck Howard?+

The Great Buck Howard stars John Malkovich, Emily Blunt, Steve Zahn, Tom Hanks and Colin Hanks.

When did The Great Buck Howard come out?+

The Great Buck Howard is a 2008 movie directed by Sean McGinly.

What genre is The Great Buck Howard?+

The Great Buck Howard is Comedy film.

Who directed The Great Buck Howard?+

The Great Buck Howard was directed by Sean McGinly.