Buck Rogers (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1939, Buck Rogers is a science fiction film directed by Ford Beebe, running about 237 minutes. “BUCK ROGERS BATTLES INVASION FROM FOREIGN PLANETS!...Space ships exploded by giant ray machines! Mountains crumbled by disintegrating machines!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Buck Rogers and Buddy Wade are in the middle of a trans-polar dirigible flight when they are caught in a blizzard and crash. Buddy then releases a special gas to keep them in suspended animation until a rescue party can arrive. However, an avalanche covers the craft and the two are in suspended animation for 500 years. When they are found, they awake to find out that the world has been taken over by the outlaw army of Killer Kane. Along with Lieutenant Wilma Deering, Buck and Buddy join in the fight to overthrow Kane and with the help of Prince Tallen of Saturn and his forces, they eventually do and Earth is free of Kane's grip.
Who’s in it. Buck Rogers stars Buster Crabbe as Buck Rogers, Constance Moore as Wilma Deering, Jackie Moran as George 'Buddy' Wade and Anthony Warde as Killer Kane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Buck Rogers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buck Rogers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buck Rogers tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buck Rogers (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Buck Rogers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Buck Rogers worth watching?
- Buck Rogers holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Buck Rogers?
- Buck Rogers stars Buster Crabbe, Constance Moore, Jackie Moran, Anthony Warde and C. Montague Shaw.
- When was Buck Rogers released?
- Buck Rogers was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 237 minutes.