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The Great Buck Howard (2008)

Greatness is a state of mind.

  • Jan 18, 2008
  • 1h 30m
  • PG

6.0/10

TMDB user score
284 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Great Buck Howard is a 2008 comedy film directed by Sean McGinly. Its leading cast includes John Malkovich, Colin Hanks and Emily Blunt. It runs for 1 hour 30 minutes.

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 30 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
6.0/10 from 284 TMDB votes

Trailer

The Great Buck Howard (2008) Official Trailer #1 - John Malkovich Movie HD · plays from YouTube

Where to Watch The Great Buck Howard

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Cast

  • John Malkovich Buck Howard
  • Colin Hanks Troy Gable
  • Emily Blunt Valerie Brennan
  • Ricky Jay Gil Bellamy
  • Steve Zahn Kenny
  • Tom Hanks Mr. Gable
  • Griffin Dunne Jonathan Finerman
  • Debra Monk Doreen
  • Adam Scott Alan
  • Patrick Fischler Michael Perry
  • Wallace Langham Dan Green
  • Jonathan Ames Edward Kelly
  • Casey Wilson Charity
  • Jacquie Barnbrook Sheila Heller
  • Stacey Travis Cindy Crown
  • Dale Waddington Sleeping Woman
  • Gary Coleman Gary Coleman
  • Michael Winslow Michael Winslow

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