Where to watch The General (1926)
Buster drives "The General" to trainload of laughter.
As of 13 October 2026, The General (1926) is streaming in India on Artiflix, JustWatch TV and Plex.
Story
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.
Streaming, rent & buy options by country
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✅ India
Artiflix
JustWatch TV
Plex
Plex Channel✅ The US
Amazon Prime Video
fuboTV
MGM+ Amazon Channel
Philo
MGM Plus
FlixFling
Cohen Media Amazon Channel
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Kino Film CollectionArtiflixJustWatch TV
Kanopy
Hoopla
FlixHouse
Darkroom
FawesomePhilo
The Roku Channel
Shout! Factory TVPlexPlex Channel
Filmzie
Cineverse
Tubi TV
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeFlixFlingAmazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFandango At HomeFlixFling✅ The UK
Amazon Prime Video
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MUBI Amazon ChannelAmazon Prime Video with AdsArtiflixJustWatch TVTubi TV
Amazon Prime Video Free with AdsPlexFilmzie
Amazon MX PlayerApple TV StoreAmazon VideoYouTubeApple TV StoreAmazon VideoYouTube✅ Pakistan
JustWatch TV
Public Domain MoviesPlex✅ Germany
Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with Ads
GRJNGO Amazon ChannelArtiflixJustWatch TV
JoynPlexFilmziePlex ChannelAmazon VideoAmazon VideoCast
Buster KeatonJohnnie Gray
Marion MackAnnabelle Lee
Glen CavenderCaptain Anderson
Jim FarleyGeneral Thatcher
Frederick VroomA Southern General- FBFrank BarnesAnnabelle's Brother
- CHCharles Henry SmithAnnabelle's Father
Joe KeatonUnion General
Mike DonlinUnion General- TNTom NawnUnion General
- HBHenry BairdSoldier (uncredited)
- JBJoe BricherSoldier (uncredited)
Director: Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The General in India?
As of 13 October 2026, The General (1926) is streaming in India on Artiflix, JustWatch TV and Plex.
Where can I watch The General in the US?
As of 13 October 2026, The General (1926) is streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus, FlixFling, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Kino Film Collection, Artiflix, JustWatch TV, Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, Darkroom, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Filmzie, Cineverse and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Where can I watch The General in the UK?
As of 13 October 2026, The General (1926) is streaming in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, Artiflix, JustWatch TV, Tubi TV, Plex, Filmzie and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube.
Where can I watch The General in Pakistan?
As of 13 October 2026, The General (1926) is streaming in Pakistan on JustWatch TV, Public Domain Movies and Plex.
Where can I watch The General in Germany?
As of 13 October 2026, The General (1926) is streaming in Germany on Amazon Prime Video, GRJNGO Amazon Channel, Artiflix, JustWatch TV, Joyn, Plex and Filmzie. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Is The General on Netflix?
As of 13 October 2026, The General is not on Netflix in India, the US, the UK, Pakistan or Germany.
Who is in the cast of The General?
The General stars Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, Glen Cavender, Jim Farley and Frederick Vroom, and is directed by Clyde Bruckman and Buster Keaton.
How long is The General and is it any good?
The General runs 1h 19m and has an average user rating of 7.9/10 from 1,474 votes.