Buck Privates Come Home (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1947, Buck Privates Come Home is an action, comedy and romance film directed by Charles Barton, running about 77 minutes. “They're Out of the Army!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two ex-soldiers return from overseas--one of them having smuggled into the country a French orphan girl he has become attached to. They wind up running into their old sergeant--who hates them--and getting involved with a race-car builder who's trying to find backers for a new midget racer he's building.
Who’s in it. Buck Privates Come Home stars Bud Abbott as Slicker Smith, Lou Costello as Herbie Brown, Tom Brown as Bill Gregory and Joan Shawlee as Sylvia Hunter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Buck Privates Come Home has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix 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 Buck Privates Come Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buck Privates Come Home 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 Privates Come Home (1947)?
- In US, Buck Privates Come Home is available to stream on Artiflix, 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 Buck Privates Come Home worth watching?
- Buck Privates Come Home holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Buck Privates Come Home?
- Buck Privates Come Home stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Tom Brown, Joan Shawlee and Nat Pendleton.
- When was Buck Privates Come Home released?
- Buck Privates Come Home was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.