Buck Privates (1941): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1941 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 1941, Buck Privates is a komödie and musik film directed by Arthur Lubin, running about 84 minutes. “Swing it!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Petty con artists Slicker Smith and Herbie Brown mistakenly join the Army evading the cops. The cop chasing them winds up as their drill instructor. A rich young man and his former working class chauffeur are not only in the same unit, they're vying for a pretty girl who seems attracted to both.

Who’s in it. Buck Privates stars Bud Abbott as Slicker Smith, Lou Costello as Herbie Brown, Lee Bowman as Randolph Parker III and Jane Frazee as Judy Gray, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Buck Privates has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buck Privates page.

If you liked it. Fans of Buck Privates tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.

Häufige Fragen

Where can I watch Buck Privates (1941)?
In USA, Buck Privates is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Buck Privates worth watching?
Buck Privates holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie and musik. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Buck Privates?
Buck Privates stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Lee Bowman, Jane Frazee and Alan Curtis.
When was Buck Privates released?
Buck Privates was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.