Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2011, Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star is a comedy film directed by Tom Brady, running about 97 minutes. “There Are No Small Actors. Just Small Parts.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A kid from the Midwest moves out to Hollywood in order to follow in his parents footsteps -- and become a porn star.
Who’s in it. Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star stars Nick Swardson as Bucky Larson, Christina Ricci as Kathy McGee, Stephen Dorff as Dick Shadow and Don Johnson as Miles Deep, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.5M at the box office.
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 Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star (2011)?
- In US, Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star 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 Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star worth watching?
- Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star?
- Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star stars Nick Swardson, Christina Ricci, Stephen Dorff, Don Johnson and Ido Mosseri.
- When was Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star released?
- Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.