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Buck and the Preacher

1972Movie1 h 42 minPG

Western
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic65–Rotten Tomatoes84%61%
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic65–Rotten Tomatoes84%61%

Summary

A wagon master and a con-man preacher help freed slaves dogged by cheap-labor agents out West.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Sidney Poitier
Written by
Ernest Kinoy, Drake Walker
Produced by
Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Joel Glickman
Music by
Benny Carter

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Facts

March 17, 1972 · 1 h 42 min · PG

Released
March 17, 1972
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Mexico
Available in
64 countries

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream Buck and the Preacher?"

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Where can I stream Buck and the Preacher?

The RokuTubi TVHowdy

In the United States, Buck and the Preacher streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Buck and the Preacher worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 65). Critics rate it higher (75 out of 100) than audiences (64).

Is Buck and the Preacher okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.