The Great Buck HowardOverview and Synopsis

  • The Great Buck Howard
  • Opened March 20, 2009 | Runtime:1 hr. 27 min.
  • PG
    some language including suggestive remarks, and a drug reference
  • 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 Read More
  • Cast: John Malkovich, Colin Hanks, Emily Blunt, Ricky Jay, Debra Monk
  • Director: Sean McGinly
  • Genres: Comedy Drama, Showbiz Drama

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  • John Malkovich, Colin Hanks and Ricky Jay in "The Great Buck Howard."
  • John Malkovich, Steve Zahn, Colin Hanks and Emily Blunt in "The Great Buck Howard."
  • John Malkovich in "The Great Buck Howard."

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  • The great buck ripoff
    by Movieloverwholovesmovies

    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....Read More

  • THE GREAT BUCK HOWARD = Very Good Entertainment
    by lugubriousthespian

    John Malkovich again proves why he is one of the most deceptively versatile actors working today. He totally immerses himself into the very enigmatic role of Buck Howard that is loosely based on the...Read More

  • Worth Seeing
    by SleeplessInAustin

    It's a "little" movie. I'm an Emily Blunt fan and I like John Malkovich. It was a good role for Colin Hanks. It was pleasant hour and a half....Read More

  • Whimsical; optimistic
    by ngerken41

    A pleasant afternoon at the movies. Probably best for those who remember Johnny Carson and the Amazing Kreskin; but also works all who love John Malkovich. We had a good time....Read More

The Great Buck Howard Critic Reviews

  • "The Great Buck Howard, an affectionate though flawed comedy..." Los Angeles Times

    - Betsy Sharkey

  • "...a bit of a throwback, a nostalgic, easygoing Capra-esque comedy that should appeal to both youthful and older audiences." USA Today

    - Claudia Puig

  • "...A smoothly turned-out entertainment centered around an Amazing Kreskin-style mentalist comes down with an unfortunate case of the warm-and-fuzzies in The Great Buck Howard..." Variety

    - Justin Chang

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