Where to watch Buck and the Preacher (1972) tonight

Buck and the Preacher (1972) runs 1 h 42 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.3 from 70 TMDB members. A wagon master and a con-man preacher help freed slaves dogged by cheap-labor agents out West.

Runtime

1 h 42 min — ends 9:42 pm if you start at 8:00 pm

Rated

PG (US)

Genres

Western

Released

March 17, 1972

TMDB rating

6.3 / 10 from 70 votes

Director

Sidney Poitier

Starring

Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Ruby Dee, Cameron Mitchell

Language

English

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription), The Roku Channel (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

Questions people ask

How long is Buck and the Preacher?

Buck and the Preacher is 1 h 42 min long (102 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Buck and the Preacher rated?

Buck and the Preacher is rated PG in the US.

Is Buck and the Preacher a good movie to watch with a group?

Good for a small group that will pay attention. Western keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud.

Where can I stream Buck and the Preacher?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription), The Roku Channel (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

Lists it could be on

• Movies from the 70s
• The most-rated movies on TMDB

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• Rio Bravo (1959)
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