The General
“Buster drives "The General" to trainload of laughter.”
During America’s Civil War, Union spies steal engineer Johnny Gray's beloved locomotive, 'The General'—with Johnnie's lady love aboard an attached boxcar—and he single-handedly must do all in his power to both get The General back and to rescue Annabelle.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The General there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The General streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JustWatch TV, Artiflix, Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, FlixFling |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Beamafilm, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JustWatch TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Beamafilm |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, GRJNGO Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JustWatch TV | Amazon Video, LaCinetek |
| France | JustWatch TV, Artiflix, Rakuten TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin | Amazon Video, Acontra Plus |
| Brazil | Looke, Telecine Amazon Channel, JustWatch TV, Artiflix | — |
| Japan | JustWatch TV, Artiflix, Plex | Amazon Video |
About The General
The General is a 1926 English-language action, adventure and comedy film directed by Clyde Bruckman and Buster Keaton. The cast is led by Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, Glen Cavender. It has a runtime of 1h 19m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 1400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.
The General was produced by Joseph M. Schenck Productions and Buster Keaton Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 25, 1926, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton
- Writers
- Buster Keaton, Clyde Bruckman
- Release date
- December 25, 1926
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Joseph M. Schenck Productions, Buster Keaton Productions
The General cast & crew
The General was directed by Clyde Bruckman and Buster Keaton and written by Buster Keaton and Clyde Bruckman.
The cast features Buster Keaton as Johnnie Gray, Marion Mack as Annabelle Lee, Glen Cavender as Captain Anderson, Jim Farley as General Thatcher, Frederick Vroom as A Southern General, and Frank Barnes as Annabelle's Brother.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Devereaux Jennings and it was produced by Buster Keaton and Joseph M. Schenck.
Is The General worth watching?
The General holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 1,411 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 1h 19m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, adventure, and comedy, The General is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The General
In United States, you can stream The General on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and MGM Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The General
Buster Keaton
Johnnie Gray
Marion Mack
Annabelle Lee
Glen Cavender
Captain Anderson
Jim Farley
General Thatcher
Frederick Vroom
A Southern General
Frank Barnes
Annabelle's Brother
Charles Henry Smith
Annabelle's Father
Joe Keaton
Union General
Mike Donlin
Union General
Tom Nawn
Union General
Henry Baird
Soldier (uncredited)
Joe Bricher
Soldier (uncredited)
The General — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The General in United States?
The General is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The General on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The General is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The General in?
The General is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The General?
The General runs 1 hours 19 minutes (79 minutes).
▸What is The General rated?
The General is rated NR. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 1,411 ratings.
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