Huckleberry Finn (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1974, Huckleberry Finn is an adventure, family and music film directed by J. Lee Thompson, running about 118 minutes. “The Greatest Of All American Adventure Stories.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Huckleberry Finn is a 15-year-old boy who has had a difficult relationship with his often violent father for a long time. When Dad tried to kidnap him, Huck decides to run away from home, and heads out of town on a raft. Huck is soon joined by Jim, a runaway slave who is no more eager to see his master than Huck is to see his father. As the two friends make their way down the Mississippi, they're faced with a variety of challenges and adventures.
Who’s in it. Huckleberry Finn stars Jeff East as Huckleberry Finn, Paul Winfield as Jim, Harvey Korman as The King and David Wayne as The Duke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Huckleberry Finn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Huckleberry Finn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Huckleberry Finn tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Huckleberry Finn (1974)?
- In US, Huckleberry Finn is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Huckleberry Finn worth watching?
- Huckleberry Finn holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Huckleberry Finn?
- Huckleberry Finn stars Jeff East, Paul Winfield, Harvey Korman, David Wayne and Arthur O'Connell.
- When was Huckleberry Finn released?
- Huckleberry Finn was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.