The Great Buck Howard

Greatness is a state of mind.

20081h 30m6.0(281 votes)

Comedy

Synopsis

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.

The Great Buck Howard (2008) is a comedy film directed by Sean McGinly. It stars John Malkovich, Emily Blunt, and Steve Zahn. The film runs for 1 hour 30 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.0 out of 10 from 281 votes.

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Director

Sean McGinly

Cast

John Malkovich

Buck Howard

Emily Blunt

Valerie Brennan

Steve Zahn

Kenny

Tom Hanks

Mr. Gable

Colin Hanks

Troy Gable

Patrick Fischler

Michael Perry

Ricky Jay

Gil Bellamy

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Who stars in The Great Buck Howard?

The Great Buck Howard stars John Malkovich, Emily Blunt, Steve Zahn, and Tom Hanks, and was directed by Sean McGinly.

How long is The Great Buck Howard?

The Great Buck Howard has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes.

When did The Great Buck Howard come out?

The Great Buck Howard was released in 2008.

What genre is The Great Buck Howard?

The Great Buck Howard is a comedy film.

Is The Great Buck Howard worth watching?

The Great Buck Howard holds an average audience score of 6.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.