1926 · movie · NR · 1h 19m
The General
Buster drives "The General" to trainload of laughter.
Is The General on Netflix?
No. The General (1926) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
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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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How we got to 74.6
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.9/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 32 | none |
The General: common questions
Is The General on Netflix?
No. The General (1926) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
Where can I watch The General?
The General (1926) is included with a Prime Video subscription in the US.
Is The General worth watching?
It scores 74.6/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is The General?
The General runs 1h 19m (79 minutes).
What is The General rated?
The General is rated NR in the US.
Who is in The General?
The General stars Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, Glen Cavender, Jim Farley.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.