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Big Jake

1971·Movie·PG-13·110 min·6.9(244)

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

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Where is Big Jake streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesParamount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video
CanadaApple TV Store, Amazon Video
AustraliaBINGE, Foxtel NowApple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyWOW, Sky Go, Wow Fiction Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video
FranceAmazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Canal VOD
SpainAmazon Video
BrazilOldflixApple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanAmazon 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
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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

John Wayne

Jacob McCandles

Richard Boone

Richard Boone

John Fain

Maureen O'Hara

Maureen O'Hara

Martha McCandles

Patrick Wayne

Patrick Wayne

James McCandles

Christopher Mitchum

Christopher Mitchum

Michael McCandles

Bobby Vinton

Bobby Vinton

Jeff McCandles

Bruce Cabot

Bruce Cabot

Sam Sharpnose

Glenn Corbett

Glenn Corbett

O'Brien

Harry Carey, Jr.

Harry Carey, Jr.

Pop Dawson

John Doucette

John Doucette

Buck Duggan

Jim Davis

Jim Davis

Head of Lynching Party

John Agar

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.

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