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The General (1926), directed by Clyde Bruckman, is an action film and is available to stream on 29 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 8.1/10 and 92% on Rotten Tomatoes from 1,397 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1926, the film is a recognisable touchstone of 1920s action, and remains widely watched decades later.
The film stars Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, and Glen Cavender. At 79 minutes, it's a quick watch. Its compact length makes it a strong pick for a mid-week watch when you don't want to commit a full evening to a single film.
If you're looking to watch The General online, the best option is Amazon Prime Video for subscribers, and it's also included with fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Criterion Channel, MGM Plus, Philo, FlixFling, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Kino Film Collection, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Citizen Kane and Metropolis, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — The General isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Criterion Channel, MGM Plus, Philo, FlixFling, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kino Film Collection.
- The General is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Criterion Channel, MGM Plus, Philo, FlixFling, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kino Film Collection in the US.
- Yes — The General is currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
- Yes — The General is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, Hoopla, JustWatch TV, FlixHouse, Plex, Plex Channel, Darkroom, Fawesome, Artiflix, The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, Filmzie, Cineverse, and it's also included with Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Criterion Channel, MGM Plus, Philo, FlixFling, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kino Film Collection.
- The General runs 1h 19m (79 minutes total).
- IMDb 8.1/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 92%.
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