The General
Director: Clyde Bruckman
"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.
Where to Watch
Amazon Prime Video
fuboTV
MGM+ Amazon Channel
Philo
MGM Plus
FlixFling
Cohen Media Amazon Channel
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Kino Film Collection
ArtiflixTrailer
Cast
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)
In brief
The General (1926) is a comedy, war, romance film. With an average rating of 7.9/10 from 1,447 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 19min. You can stream it on: Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus, FlixFling, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kino Film Collection, Artiflix.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The General online?
The General is available on the following streaming services: Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus, FlixFling, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kino Film Collection, Artiflix. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is The General?
The General runs 79 minutes (1h 19min).
What rating does The General have?
The General has an average rating of 7.9/10 based on 1,447 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The General from?
The General was released in 1926.
