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.
Starring
John Malkovich, Emily Blunt, Steve Zahn
Box Office
$901K
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Great Buck Howard was released 18 years ago in 2008.
Overview
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 ...
The Great Buck Howard is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 30m.
CAST (20)
John Malkovich
Buck Howard
Emily Blunt
Valerie Brennan
Steve Zahn
Kenny
Tom Hanks
Mr. Gable
Colin Hanks
Troy Gable
Patrick Fischler
Michael Perry
Ricky Jay
Gil Bellamy
Griffin Dunne
Jonathan Finerman
Debra Monk
Doreen
Adam Scott
Alan
Wallace Langham
Dan Green
Jonathan Ames
Edward Kelly
Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart
Kelly Ripa
Kelly Ripa
Jacquie Barnbrook
Sheila Heller
Casey Wilson
Charity
Stacey Travis
Cindy Crown
Dale Waddington
Sleeping Woman
Jay Leno
Himself
Conan O'Brien
Conan O’Brien
BOX OFFICE
$901K
Revenue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (266 votes)
Box Office
$900,689
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Great Buck Howard about?
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.
How long is The Great Buck Howard?
The Great Buck Howard has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in The Great Buck Howard?
The cast of The Great Buck Howard includes John Malkovich, Emily Blunt, Steve Zahn, Tom Hanks, Colin Hanks.
How much did The Great Buck Howard make at the box office?
The Great Buck Howard earned $900,689 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of The Great Buck Howard?
The Great Buck Howard has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 266 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy