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The Great Buck Howard

The Great Buck Howard

Greatness is a state of mind.

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Great Buck Howard
  • Genres: Comedy
  • Release Date: 2008-01-18
  • Runtime: 87 minutes
  • Rating: 6/10 (251 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $900,689
  • Production Companies: Bristol Bay Productions, Playtone
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.2138
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

John Malkovich

John Malkovich

as Buck Howard

Emily Blunt

Emily Blunt

as Valerie Brennan

Steve Zahn

Steve Zahn

as Kenny

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

as Mr. Gable

Colin Hanks

Colin Hanks

as Troy Gable

Patrick Fischler

Patrick Fischler

as Michael Perry

Ricky Jay

Ricky Jay

as Gil Bellamy

Griffin Dunne

Griffin Dunne

as Jonathan Finerman

Debra Monk

Debra Monk

as Doreen

Adam Scott

Adam Scott

as Alan

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Trailers & Clips

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

External Links

Keywords

careermagic showcomebackdrop-out

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Great Buck Howard?

The Great Buck Howard is a Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 2008-01-18.

Who are the main actors in The Great Buck Howard?

The main cast includes John Malkovich, Emily Blunt, Steve Zahn, Tom Hanks, Colin Hanks, .

Where can I watch The Great Buck Howard online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Great Buck Howard is available.

Is The Great Buck Howard based on a true story?

Greatness is a state of mind.

What is the IMDb rating of The Great Buck Howard?

The Great Buck Howard has an IMDb rating of 6/10 based on 251 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Great Buck Howard?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $900,689 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Great Buck Howard?

The soundtrack was composed by Bristol Bay Productions, Playtone. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Great Buck Howard filmed?

The Great Buck Howard was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Great Buck Howard?

The total runtime of The Great Buck Howard is 87 minutes.

Is The Great Buck Howard suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Great Buck Howard?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Great Buck Howard.

Does The Great Buck Howard have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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