Big Wednesday
“A day will come that is like no other... and nothing that happens after will ever be the same.”
Three 1960s California surfers fool around, drift apart and reunite years later to ride epic waves.
Where to watch Big Wednesday in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Big Wednesday there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Big Wednesday streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Big Wednesday
Big Wednesday is a 1978 English-language drama and comedy film directed by John Milius. The cast is led by Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, Gary Busey. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Big Wednesday was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and A-Team Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on May 26, 1978, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- John Milius
- Writers
- Dennis Aaberg, John Milius
- Release date
- May 26, 1978
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $11 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures, A-Team Productions
Big Wednesday cast & crew
Big Wednesday was directed by John Milius and written by Dennis Aaberg and John Milius.
The cast features Jan-Michael Vincent as Matt Johnson, William Katt as Jack Barlow, Gary Busey as Leroy "The Masochist" Smith, Patti D'Arbanville as Sally, Lee Purcell as Peggy Gordon, and Sam Melville as "Bear".
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Basil Poledouris, cinematography is by Bruce Surtees, and it was produced by Alexandra Rose and Buzz Feitshans.
Is Big Wednesday worth watching?
Big Wednesday holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 194 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and comedy, Big Wednesday is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Big Wednesday
Big Wednesday isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Big Wednesday
Jan-Michael Vincent
Matt Johnson
William Katt
Jack Barlow
Gary Busey
Leroy "The Masochist" Smith
Patti D'Arbanville
Sally
Lee Purcell
Peggy Gordon
Sam Melville
"Bear"
Reb Brown
"Enforcer"
Robert Englund
"Fly"
Joe Spinell
Psychologist
Hank Worden
Shopping Cart
Charlene Tilton
Party Girl
Celia Milius
Bride of the Bear
Big Wednesday — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Big Wednesday in United States?
Big Wednesday is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Big Wednesday in?
Big Wednesday is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Big Wednesday?
Big Wednesday runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is Big Wednesday rated?
Big Wednesday is rated PG. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 194 ratings.
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