Only a Buck (1987): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1987 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1987, Only a Buck is a komödie film directed by Gerry Cook, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. This Spokane-made first feature by Jerry Cook retains the charm and wit that made it a standout among regionally made films in the 1980s. The film depicts J. Jordan, a sort of ’80s Maynard G. Krebs/Rube Goldberg gadget-loving guy who quits his job as a bored and hassled local television news photographer to make a movie about a guy who quits his job to make a movie. Cook describes his film as “the TV dinner of movies ... it didn’t cost a lot, but it’s still pretty good.” Technically assured and full of heart, laugh-out-loud ambience and humor, and off-the-wall hipness, Cook’s debut will warm the hearts of anyone who has made, or dreams of making, a movie. “A clever comedy, well worth seeing.”—Ted Mahar, The Oregonian. “The film’s delightful atmosphere wins you over.”—D.K. Holm, Willamette Week
Who’s in it. Only a Buck stars Charlie Schmidt as Jay Jordan, Lanita Grice as Karla Marx and Utah Phillips as Tramp.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Only a Buck sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Only a Buck page.
If you liked it. Fans of Only a Buck tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Only a Buck (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Only a Buck change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Only a Buck worth watching?
- Only a Buck holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Only a Buck?
- Only a Buck stars Charlie Schmidt, Lanita Grice and Utah Phillips.
- When was Only a Buck released?
- Only a Buck was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.