Big Jack (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1949, Big Jack is an adventure and western film directed by Richard Thorpe, running about 85 minutes. “BEERY and MAIN are partners in crime!...in comedy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wallace Beery, in his final film, plays a bandit in this period drama set in Colonial America.
Who’s in it. Big Jack stars Wallace Beery as Big Jack Horner, Richard Conte as Dr. Alexander Meade, Marjorie Main as Flapjack Kate and Edward Arnold as Mahoney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Big Jack has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $915K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Jack page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Jack tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Jack (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Big Jack change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Big Jack worth watching?
- Big Jack holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Jack?
- Big Jack stars Wallace Beery, Richard Conte, Marjorie Main, Edward Arnold and Vanessa Brown.
- When was Big Jack released?
- Big Jack was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.