

Big Jake
“They wanted gold. They gave them lead instead!”
An aging Texas cattle man who has outlived his time swings into action when outlaws kidnap his grandson.
Where to watch Big Jake in United States
Click a service to open Big Jake there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Big Jake streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | WOW, Sky Go, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Oldflix | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Big Jake
Big Jake is a 1971 English-language western film directed by George Sherman. The cast is led by John Wayne, Richard Boone, Maureen O'Hara. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel.
Big Jake was produced by Batjac Productions and Cinema Center Films and made in United States of America. It was released on May 26, 1971, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $8 million worldwide.
- Director
- George Sherman
- Writers
- Harry Julian Fink, Rita M. Fink
- Release date
- May 26, 1971
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $8 million
- Production
- Batjac Productions, Cinema Center Films
Big Jake cast & crew
Big Jake was directed by George Sherman and written by Harry Julian Fink and Rita M. Fink.
The cast features John Wayne as Jacob McCandles, Richard Boone as John Fain, Maureen O'Hara as Martha McCandles, Patrick Wayne as James McCandles, Christopher Mitchum as Michael McCandles, and Bobby Vinton as Jeff McCandles.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Elmer Bernstein, cinematography is by William H. Clothier, and it was produced by John Wayne and Michael Wayne.
Is Big Jake worth watching?
Big Jake holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 244 ratings, a solidly received western films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy western, Big Jake is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Big Jake
In United States, you can stream Big Jake on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and YouTube TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Big Jake

John Wayne
Jacob McCandles

Richard Boone
John Fain

Maureen O'Hara
Martha McCandles

Patrick Wayne
James McCandles

Christopher Mitchum
Michael McCandles

Bobby Vinton
Jeff McCandles

Bruce Cabot
Sam Sharpnose

Glenn Corbett
O'Brien

Harry Carey, Jr.
Pop Dawson

John Doucette
Buck Duggan

Jim Davis
Head of Lynching Party

John Agar
Bert Ryan
Big Jake — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Big Jake in United States?
Big Jake is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States.
▸Is Big Jake on Paramount Plus Premium?
Yes — Big Jake is currently available on Paramount Plus Premium in United States.
▸What language is Big Jake in?
Big Jake is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Big Jake?
Big Jake runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is Big Jake rated?
Big Jake is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 244 ratings.











