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Mar 18, 2009 · Powered by JustWatch. Is there anyone better than John Malkovich at barely containing his temper? He gravitates toward characters who do not suffer fools lightly, and that would include the Great Buck Howard, who once was Johnny Carson's favorite guest.
Defying his father and dropping out of law school, aspiring writer Troy Gable (Colin Hanks) looks for a way to gain some meaningful life experience. Troy gets that and more when he takes a...
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- Sean Mcginly
- PG
- John Malkovich
Apr 10, 2009 · Featured review. 'That's distilled water. I'm not an iron'. Inspired by The Amazing Kreskin, Sean McGinly's 'The Great Buck Howard' tells the story of a fading celebrity mentalist and his travelling assistant. Buck still believes he's a star and is willing to do almost anything legal to stay on top.
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- Adventure, Comedy, Drama
- Sean McGinly
- 2009-04-10
Comedy, Drama. PG. 1h 30m. By Stephen Holden. March 19, 2009. “The Great Buck Howard,” an agreeable show business satire with a warm heart, was inspired by the career of the Amazing Kreskin,...
Jan 19, 2008 · Subtle oddities shine in this nicely understated comedy. Director of photography Tak Fujimoto’s frames a sharp comic slant on secondary-cities, while production designer Gary Frutkoff’s Americana...
The Great Buck Howard received generally positive reviews. Rotten Tomatoes reported that 71% of critics gave it positive reviews based on 94 reviews, with an average score of 6.40/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "By turns fluffy and biting, this show biz comedy is given girth by comic heavyweight John Malkovich and made all the more ...
Offbeat magic comedy isn't likely to get kids' attention. Read Common Sense Media's The Great Buck Howard review, age rating, and parents guide.
