The Great Buck Howard (2008) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated PG • 2008 • 1h 30m
The Great Buck Howard is a PG-rated comedy-drama about a young law school dropout who becomes the assistant to an eccentric, fading stage magician named Buck Howard. The film receives its rating primarily for suggestive dialogue and brief references to alcohol and drug use. It is a character-focused story about ambition and show business that lacks intense action, though the interpersonal dynamics may be better suited for teens and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Great Buck Howard appropriate for kids?
The Great Buck Howard is a PG-rated comedy-drama about a young law school dropout who becomes the assistant to an eccentric, fading stage magician named Buck Howard. The film receives its rating primarily for suggestive dialogue and brief references to alcohol and drug use. It… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Great Buck Howard
What happens in The Great Buck Howard, moment by moment
- 0:15 💬 Language 2/10
- 0:22 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 0:35 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Great Buck Howard
The film contains mild suggestive dialogue and fleeting romantic encounters. Characters exchange flirtatious comments and double entendres, including an off-color remark about sexual acts. One subplot involves a character who cheats on a partner, with the physical intimacy implied rather than shown.
Violence and gore in The Great Buck Howard
There is no significant violence in the film. The only instance is a minor, accidental poke with a pin that is treated as a trivial moment and not intended to be harmful.
Language in The Great Buck Howard
Mild profanity is used occasionally throughout the film. Words such as hell, damn, and piss are heard in casual conversation among the adult characters.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Great Buck Howard
There are passing references to alcohol and drug use. Characters are seen consuming wine and brandy in social settings, and there is a brief mention of a character's mother having a history with crystal meth.
Mature themes in The Great Buck Howard
The central themes revolve around career failure, personal ambition, and the struggle to maintain relevance in show business. The film also touches on the complex relationship between a father and son, and the emotional toll of a struggling career.
Scary moments in The Great Buck Howard
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Great Buck Howard yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Great Buck Howard appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Great Buck Howard is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. The Great Buck Howard is a PG-rated comedy-drama about a young law school dropout who becomes the assistant to an eccentric, fading stage magician named Buck Howard. The film receives its rating primarily for suggestive…
What age rating does The Great Buck Howard have?
The Great Buck Howard is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is The Great Buck Howard about?
The Great Buck Howard is a PG-rated comedy-drama about a young law school dropout who becomes the assistant to an eccentric, fading stage magician named Buck Howard. The film receives its rating primarily for suggestive dialogue and brief references to alcohol and drug use. It is a character-focused story about…
Is there sex or nudity in The Great Buck Howard?
The film contains mild suggestive dialogue and fleeting romantic encounters. Characters exchange flirtatious comments and double entendres, including an off-color remark about sexual acts. One subplot involves a character who cheats on a partner, with the…
How violent is The Great Buck Howard?
There is no significant violence in the film. The only instance is a minor, accidental poke with a pin that is treated as a trivial moment and not intended to be harmful.
Is the language in The Great Buck Howard appropriate for kids?
Mild profanity is used occasionally throughout the film. Words such as hell, damn, and piss are heard in casual conversation among the adult characters.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Great Buck Howard?
There are passing references to alcohol and drug use. Characters are seen consuming wine and brandy in social settings, and there is a brief mention of a character's mother having a history with crystal meth.
What mature themes appear in The Great Buck Howard?
The central themes revolve around career failure, personal ambition, and the struggle to maintain relevance in show business. The film also touches on the complex relationship between a father and son, and the emotional toll of a struggling career.
How long is The Great Buck Howard?
The Great Buck Howard runs 90 minutes, directed by Sean McGinly, released in 2008.
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