# The Great Buck Howard (2008)

> A directionless law dropout becomes the reluctant right hand of an abrasive magician chasing one last shot at fame.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9841

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Sean McGinly
- Cast: John Malkovich, Emily Blunt, Steve Zahn, Tom Hanks, Colin Hanks, Patrick Fischler, Ricky Jay, Griffin Dunne
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460810/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, bittersweet, lazy sunday, light comedy night

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