Buck and the Preacher

Where to Watch Buck and the Preacher (1972) (Legally)

The fight was against the raiders... but the feud was between themselves!
Mar 17, 1972 US 102 min 12A
6.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
66 votes
Action Comedy Western Adventure Drama
Where can I watch “Buck and the Preacher” legally?
We don’t host streams or downloads. Below are legal provider hints for the US region first, with a fallback for other English-speaking regions if available.

US providers

Rent
Amazon Video Amazon Video Apple TV Store Apple TV Store Google Play Movies Google Play Movies YouTube YouTube Fandango At Home Fandango At Home
Buy
Amazon Video Amazon Video Apple TV Store Apple TV Store Google Play Movies Google Play Movies YouTube YouTube Fandango At Home Fandango At Home
▶ Check legal availability Alternative: search on JustWatch

English-region fallback

Found availability signals for: GB
▶ Check providers (GB)

Where to watch “Buck and the Preacher” (1972) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.

What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1972), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Genre-wise, it leans into Action, Comedy, Western, Adventure, Drama, with a runtime around 102 minutes.

Top billed names include Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Ruby Dee, Cameron Mitchell.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

con man, kansas, usa, preacher, wagon master, 1860s

Official trailer

Watch the official trailer on YouTube

Plot

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

If you liked this, try

Maverick (1994) Open Range (2003) Boss Nigger (1975) Elmer Gantry (1960) The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) Paper Moon (1973) Rio Bravo (1959) The Lone Ranger (2013) Rooster Cogburn (1975) Dodge City (1939)

Gallery

Still from the movie Buck and the Preacher Still from the movie Buck and the Preacher Still from the movie Buck and the Preacher Still from the movie Buck and the Preacher Still from the movie Buck and the Preacher

FAQs

Where can I watch it legally?
We only share legal viewing options. Check the “Where to watch” box above for your region and verify on official listings.
Is it available for free?
Free availability depends on region, promotions, or ad-supported services. Always verify on legal providers—availability changes frequently.

Main cast

Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier
as Buck
Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte
as Preacher
Ruby Dee
Ruby Dee
as Ruth
Cameron Mitchell
Cameron Mitchell
as Deshay
Denny Miller
Denny Miller
as Floyd
Nita Talbot
Nita Talbot
as Madam Esther
John Kelly
John Kelly
as Sheriff
Tony Brubaker
Tony Brubaker
as Headman
Bobby Johnson
Bobby Johnson
as Man Who is Shot
James McEachin
James McEachin
as Kingston