Private Buckaroo (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1942, Private Buckaroo is a comedy, war and music film directed by Edward F. Cline, running about 68 minutes. “IT JUMPS! IT JIVES! It rocks with red hot rhythm!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film tells the story of army recruits following basic training, with the Andrew Sisters attending USO dances. The film is a mixture of comedy and songs.
Who’s in it. Private Buckaroo stars Dick Foran as Lon Prentice, Joe E. Lewis as Lancelot Pringle McBiff, Jennifer Holt as Joyce Mason and Ernest Truex as Col. Elias Weatherford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Private Buckaroo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Private Buckaroo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Private Buckaroo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Private Buckaroo (1942)?
- In US, Private Buckaroo is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Private Buckaroo worth watching?
- Private Buckaroo holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, war and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Private Buckaroo?
- Private Buckaroo stars Dick Foran, Joe E. Lewis, Jennifer Holt, Ernest Truex and Laverne Andrews.
- When was Private Buckaroo released?
- Private Buckaroo was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.