The Big Country

Name: The Big Country
Released: 1958-08-13
Rating: 7.59

7.6/10 (416)

·1958· 167 min

Director: William Wyler

"Big they fought! Big they loved! Big their story!"

Retired wealthy sea captain Jim McKay arrives in the Old West, where he becomes embroiled in a feud between his future father-in-law, Major Terrill, and the rough and lawless Hannasseys over a valuable patch of land.

Where to Watch

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MGM Plus

Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Trailer

Cast

Gregory Peck

James McKay

Jean Simmons

Julie Maragon

Carroll Baker

Patricia Terrill

Charlton Heston

Steve Leech

Burl Ives

Rufus Hannassey

Charles Bickford

Major Henry Terrill

Alfonso Bedoya

Ramón Guiteras

Chuck Connors

Buck Hannassey

Chuck Hayward

Rafe Hannassey

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Buff Brady

Dude Hannassey

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Jim Burk

Blackie / Cracker Hannassey

Dorothy Adams

Hannassey Woman

In brief

The Big Country (1958) is a drama, western, romance film. With an average rating of 7.6/10 from 416 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 2h 47min. You can stream it on: Amazon Prime Video, Philo, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Big Country online?

The Big Country is available on the following streaming services: Amazon Prime Video, Philo, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Big Country?

The Big Country runs 167 minutes (2h 47min).

What rating does The Big Country have?

The Big Country has an average rating of 7.6/10 based on 416 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Big Country from?

The Big Country was released in 1958.