Documentary backdrop image for The Incomparable Mr. Buckley (2024)

Documentary backdrop image for The Incomparable Mr. Buckley (2024)

2024101 minGdocumentary

The Incomparable Mr. Buckley

2024101 minGdocumentary

Over 30 years, Buckley hosted the public affairs program Firing Line and shaped modern conservative thought, influencing leaders like Ronald Reagan.

Genres

Director

Synopsis

Over 30 years, Buckley hosted the public affairs program Firing Line and shaped modern conservative thought, influencing leaders like Ronald Reagan.

People

Barak Goodman

Barak Goodmandirector

William F. Buckley Jr.

William F. Buckley Jr.cast

Synopsis

William F. Buckley Jr. founded the National Review in 1955, shaping the modern conservative movement in the United States. For over 30 years, he hosted the public affairs program Firing Line, where he engaged with prominent figures and fostered civic discourse. The Incomparable Mr. Buckley examines his influence on politicians like Ronald Reagan and Barry Goldwater, illustrating how Buckley’s work created accessible platforms for public debate and discussion. Directed by Barak Goodman, the documentary runs for 101 minutes.

Comments

What are people saying?

Play More Like This

Best of Enemies (2015)

Best of Enemies

2015•1h27m•★7.2TMDB

Ten televised debates took place between Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley Jr. during the 1968 United States presidential election.

Best of Enemies

The Fall of Tucker Carlson, and the Making of Candace Owens (2023)

The Fall of Tucker Carlson, and the Making of Candace Owens

Tucker Carlson's rise as a voice for white nationalism and his subsequent firing from Fox News highlight the shifting dynamics of right-wing politics in America.

The Fall of Tucker Carlson, and the Making of Candace Owens

Reagan: The Life (2015)

Reagan: The Life

Ronald Reagan negotiated with Mikhail Gorbachev for 36 hours in Reykjavik in 1986, aiming to eliminate nuclear weapons between superpowers.

Reagan: The Life

The Triumph of Nancy Reagan (2021)

The Triumph of Nancy Reagan

Karen Tumulty spent years conducting interviews and reviewing letters and records to construct a portrait of Nancy Reagan's role as a partner to Ronald Reagan.

The Triumph of Nancy Reagan

America's Great Divide: Steve Bannon (first interview) (2020)

America's Great Divide: Steve Bannon (first interview)

50 years is the combined tenure of Steve Bannon's grandfather and father at the Bell System, which shaped his views on trust in institutions.

America's Great Divide: Steve Bannon (first interview)

The End of Woke? Inside the New Conservative Stronghold (2026)

The End of Woke? Inside the New Conservative Stronghold

Idaho's population has grown by 20% in the last decade as families seek a quieter life away from urban chaos and modern politics.

The End of Woke? Inside the New Conservative Stronghold

Norman Lear Interview Remembering His Lasting Friendship with Ben Bradlee (2023)

Norman Lear Interview Remembering His Lasting Friendship with Ben Bradlee

Norman Lear reflects on his friendship with Ben Bradlee, discussing their shared commitment to truth and the impact of the Watergate episode on American media.

Norman Lear Interview Remembering His Lasting Friendship with Ben Bradlee

Bit Player: My Life with Presidents and Ideas (2018)

Bit Player: My Life with Presidents and Ideas

Stephen Hess, a former speechwriter for President Dwight D. Eisenhower, reflects on his experiences in Washington and the inner workings of presidential politics.

Bit Player: My Life with Presidents and Ideas

Landslide: LBJ and Ronald Reagan at the Dawn of a New America (2014)

Landslide: LBJ and Ronald Reagan at the Dawn of a New America

Lyndon Johnson's landslide victory in the 1964 presidential election marked a significant shift in American political dynamics during the 1960s.

Landslide: LBJ and Ronald Reagan at the Dawn of a New America

American Dialogue: The Founding Fathers and Us (2018)

American Dialogue: The Founding Fathers and Us

47 percent of people did not vote in the 2016 election, prompting discussions on the Founding Fathers' views on contemporary political issues.

American Dialogue: The Founding Fathers and Us

Explore The Incomparable Mr. Buckley

Trailer FAQ Stream

Browse more like this

Best of Enemies (2015)

Best of Enemies

2015•1h27m•★7.2TMDB

Ten televised debates took place between Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley Jr. during the 1968 United States presidential election.

Best of Enemies

No digital watch option in your country

The 50 Year Argument (2014)

The 50 Year Argument

2014•1h35m•★6.6TMDB

Fifty years of articles from The New York Review of Books are examined through archival footage and interviews with notable contributors.

The 50 Year Argument

Reagan (2011)

Reagan

2011•1h27m•★6.1TMDB

Ronald Reagan's presidency features interviews with figures like George H. W. Bush and Hillary Clinton, focusing on the Cold War and the Iran-Contra affair.

The Reagan Show (2017)

The Reagan Show

2017•1h15m•★6.5TMDB

Ronald Reagan's presidency from 1981 to 1989 is examined through archival footage that highlights his public image and the evolution of political communication.

The Reagan Show

Walter Winchell: The Power of Gossip (2020)

Walter Winchell: The Power of Gossip

2020•1h•★10.0TMDB

At the height of his career, Walter Winchell captivated an audience of 50 million, influencing public opinion and celebrity culture in America.

Walter Winchell: The Power of Gossip

Man In The Arena (2020)

Man In The Arena

2020•1h55m•★9.5TMDB

Three U.S. presidents relied on Roger Ailes' strategic expertise during their election campaigns, shaping modern political communication.

Man In The Arena

Ronald Reagan: The Hollywood Years, the Presidential Years (2001)

Ronald Reagan: The Hollywood Years, the Presidential Years

2001•1h44m•★10.0TMDB

Ronald Reagan's transition from Hollywood actor to U.S. president is detailed, covering significant moments such as the McCarthy hearings and his California governorship.

Ronald Reagan: The Hollywood Years, the Presidential Years

American Dharma (2019)

American Dharma

2019•1h35m•★6.6TMDB

Five days of interviews between Steve Bannon and director Errol Morris take place on a set replicating the Quonset hut from Twelve O'Clock High.

American Dharma

Reagan (1998)

Reagan

1998•3h41m•★8.0TMDB

Ronald Reagan's presidency is analyzed through key policies, significant events, and interviews with advisors like Michael Deaver and James Baker III.

Mr. Conservative: Goldwater on Goldwater (2007)

Mr. Conservative: Goldwater on Goldwater

2007•1h22m•★6.0TMDB

Five-term U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater's controversial 1964 presidential campaign is examined through interviews with figures like Hillary Rodham Clinton and John McCain.

Mr. Conservative: Goldwater on Goldwater

Ronald Reagan: His Winning Wit (2020)

Ronald Reagan: His Winning Wit

2020•38m•★8.0TMDB

On March 30, 1981, after an assassination attempt, Ronald Reagan quipped to his wife, "Honey, I forgot to duck."

Ronald Reagan: His Winning Wit

Browse more by Barak Goodman

View all films →

The Boy in the Bubble (2006)

The Boy in the Bubble

2006

The Fight (2005)

The Fight

2005

Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation (2019)

Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation

2019

The Persuaders (2004)

The Persuaders

2004

Oklahoma City (2017)

Oklahoma City

2017

Slay the Dragon (2019)

Slay the Dragon

2019

The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln (2009)

The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

2009

George W. Bush (2020)

George W. Bush

2020

Is this your film?

If you made this film or hold the rights to it, we'd like to talk. We can license it and pay you a share of what it earns.

License it with us →