The Great Buck Howard
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Starz, Kanopy, and Hoopla.
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Frequently asked questions about The Great Buck Howard
Where can I watch The Great Buck Howard in the United States?
The Great Buck Howard is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Starz, Kanopy, and Hoopla in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Great Buck Howard on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. The Great Buck Howard is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside fuboTV, Philo, Starz, Kanopy, and Hoopla.
Can I watch The Great Buck Howard for free?
The Great Buck Howard streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, and Fandango at Home Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Great Buck Howard?
The Great Buck Howard scores 6.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Great Buck Howard?
The Great Buck Howard stars John Malkovich, Emily Blunt, Steve Zahn, Tom Hanks, and Colin Hanks. Sean McGinly is the director.
How long is The Great Buck Howard?
The Great Buck Howard runs 1h 30m (90 minutes).
When did The Great Buck Howard come out?
The Great Buck Howard was released on January 18, 2008.
Which studio made The Great Buck Howard?
The Great Buck Howard was produced by Bristol Bay Productions and Playtone in the United States.
How much did The Great Buck Howard make at the box office?
The Great Buck Howard grossed $900,689 worldwide.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.