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.

Brilliantly filmed and fueled with classic physical comedy, The General captures Buster Keaton at his timeless best.

'The General' stands as a masterpiece of silent cinema, celebrating Buster Keaton's death-defying stunts, exceptional performance, and groundbreaking technical achievements that remain impressive nearly a century later. The inventive physical comedy and exhilarating train chases captivate most viewers, though some find the pacing exhausting or the humor less effective than expected. Despite initial commercial failure, it's now recognized as essential viewing, with its sophisticated action sequences influencing modern filmmaking and offering remarkable rewatch value.