Movie

Buck and the Preacher

“The fight was against the raiders... but the feud was between themselves!”

★ 6.3(67)19721h 42m

Buck and the Preacher is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Sidney Poitier
Release date: 1972-03-17
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: E & R Productions Corp.

Buck and the Preacher — trailer

About Buck and the Preacher

Buck and the Preacher is a 1972 movie in the Action, Comedy and Western genres, directed by Sidney Poitier, starring Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte and Ruby Dee. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 67 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Buck and the Preacher in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A wagon master and a con-man preacher help freed slaves dogged by cheap-labor agents out West.

Cast

Sidney Poitier

Buck

Harry Belafonte

Preacher

Ruby Dee

Ruth

Cameron Mitchell

Deshay

Denny Miller

Floyd

Nita Talbot

Madam Esther

John Kelly

Sheriff

Tony Brubaker

Headman

Bobby Johnson

Man Who is Shot

James McEachin

Kingston

Clarence Muse

Cudjo

Lynn Hamilton

Sarah

Themes & keywords

con mankansas, usapreacherwagon master1860s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Buck and the Preacher in United States?+

In United States, Buck and the Preacher is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Buck and the Preacher on Netflix?+

Buck and the Preacher is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Buck and the Preacher?+

Buck and the Preacher has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in Buck and the Preacher?+

Buck and the Preacher stars Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Ruby Dee, Cameron Mitchell and Denny Miller.

When did Buck and the Preacher come out?+

Buck and the Preacher is a 1972 movie directed by Sidney Poitier.

What genre is Buck and the Preacher?+

Buck and the Preacher is Action, Comedy, Western, Adventure and Drama film.

Who directed Buck and the Preacher?+

Buck and the Preacher was directed by Sidney Poitier.