What genre is The Great Buck Howard?

The Great Buck Howard is categorised as Comedy.

Who stars in The Great Buck Howard?

Wallace Langham, Emily Blunt, Steve Zahn, Adam Scott, Tom Hanks appear in the main cast.

Who directed The Great Buck Howard?

Sean McGinly directed The Great Buck Howard.

How long is The Great Buck Howard?

The Great Buck Howard runs for 1h 27m (87 minutes).

Is The Great Buck Howard worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch The Great Buck Howard?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

The Great Buck Howard (2008)

Name: The Great Buck Howard
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2008
Duration: 87 min
Cast: Wallace Langham, Emily Blunt, Steve Zahn, Adam Scott, Tom Hanks

Movie 1h 27m ★ 6.0/10

Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh

Comedy

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Dating from 2008, The Great Buck Howard sits in the comedy corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Sean McGinly. The cast includes Wallace Langham, Emily Blunt and Steve Zahn. The running time is 1h 27m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.0 out of 10.

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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Questions about The Great Buck Howard

What genre is The Great Buck Howard?: The Great Buck Howard is categorised as Comedy.
Who stars in The Great Buck Howard?: Wallace Langham, Emily Blunt, Steve Zahn, Adam Scott, Tom Hanks appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Great Buck Howard?: Sean McGinly directed The Great Buck Howard.
How long is The Great Buck Howard?: The Great Buck Howard runs for 1h 27m (87 minutes).
Is The Great Buck Howard worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Great Buck Howard?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.