Buck and the Preacher (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1972, Buck and the Preacher is an action, comedy and western film directed by Sidney Poitier, running about 102 minutes. “The fight was against the raiders... but the feud was between themselves!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wagon master and a con-man preacher help freed slaves dogged by cheap-labor agents out West.
Who’s in it. Buck and the Preacher stars Sidney Poitier as Buck, Harry Belafonte as Preacher, Ruby Dee as Ruth and Cameron Mitchell as Deshay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Buck and the Preacher has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buck and the Preacher page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buck and the Preacher tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buck and the Preacher (1972)?
- In US, Buck and the Preacher 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 and the Preacher worth watching?
- Buck and the Preacher holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Buck and the Preacher?
- Buck and the Preacher stars Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Ruby Dee, Cameron Mitchell and Denny Miller.
- When was Buck and the Preacher released?
- Buck and the Preacher was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.