The Great Buck Howard (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2008, The Great Buck Howard is a comedy film directed by Sean McGinly, running about 87 minutes. “Greatness is a state of mind.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a law school dropout answers an advertisement to be a personal assistant he unknowingly signs on to work for a belligerent has-been magician struggling to resurrect his career. This leads to a journey across the country staging the comeback of a lifetime.
Who’s in it. The Great Buck Howard stars John Malkovich as Buck Howard, Emily Blunt as Valerie Brennan, Steve Zahn as Kenny and Tom Hanks as Mr. Gable, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Great Buck Howard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $900.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel and 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 The Great Buck Howard page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Buck Howard tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Buck Howard (2008)?
- In US, The Great Buck Howard is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel, and 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 The Great Buck Howard worth watching?
- The Great Buck Howard holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Buck Howard?
- The Great Buck Howard stars John Malkovich, Emily Blunt, Steve Zahn, Tom Hanks and Colin Hanks.
- When was The Great Buck Howard released?
- The Great Buck Howard was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.