Raising Buchanan (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2019, Raising Buchanan is a comedy film directed by Bruce Dellis, running about 105 minutes. “Aimless woman. Reckless plan. Worthless president.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A desperate woman steals the corpse of former US president James Buchanan, hoping to net a large ransom. Complications arise when it seems no one is particularly interested in getting him back.
Who’s in it. Raising Buchanan stars René Auberjonois as President James Buchanan, Amanda Melby as Ruth Kiesling, Cathy Shim as Meg and Terence Bernie Hines as Phillip Crosby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Raising Buchanan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Raising Buchanan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Raising Buchanan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Raising Buchanan (2019)?
- In US, Raising Buchanan is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Raising Buchanan worth watching?
- Raising Buchanan holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Raising Buchanan?
- Raising Buchanan stars René Auberjonois, Amanda Melby, Cathy Shim, Terence Bernie Hines and M. Emmet Walsh.
- When was Raising Buchanan released?
- Raising Buchanan was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.