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  • The Great Buck Howard
  • Opened March 20, 2009 | Runtime:1 hr. 30 min.
  • PG
    some language including suggestive remarks, and a drug reference
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 12+. Read More
  • Once upon a time, Buck Howard (John Malkovich) spent his days in the limelight. His mind-boggling feats as a mentalist extraordinaire – not to be confused with those of a mere magician - earned him a marquee act in Vegas and 61 appearances on Johnny Read More
  • Cast: John Malkovich, Colin Hanks, Emily Blunt, Ricky Jay, Debra Monk
  • Director: Sean McGinly
  • Genres: Art House/Foreign

The Great Buck Howard Recent Fan Reviews

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    Worth the Buck

    by kab679

    Excellent! John Malkovich play the character of a man on the edge of total rage really well.

  • Oh No!

    The great buck ripoff

    These people who made the movie must have been made in a hurry because of its crappy no point at all script. Its about this assistant who is helping the great buck howard who is a failing magician. John malkovich gave a great performance but not enouch to save this film.

  • Go

    Great Movie a must see for any performer

    by magc9

    I love this movie I have performed with Kreskin and John Malkovich nails it . I also feel Colin Hanks was perfect in the role of troy. Dont let this movie slip past you its a must see.

The Great Buck Howard Critic Reviews

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  • 91
    Entertainment Weekly | Owen Gleiberman

    The Great Buck Howard is in love with kitsch, the backwaters of showbiz, and...

  • 88
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    I firmly believe such illusions are never the result of psychic powers, but I...

  • 88
    USA Today | Claudia Puig

    A bit of a throwback, a nostalgic, easygoing Capra-esque comedy that should...

  • 75
    San Francisco Chronicle | Walter Addiego

    Doesn't allow the story's considerable nostalgia and sentimentality to...

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