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The Big Store (1941): cast, story & where to watch

1941 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 1941, The Big Store is a comedy and music film directed by Charles Reisner, running about 83 minutes. “Gorgeous Girls! Uproarious Fun! The Big Musical Show!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A detective is hired to protect the life of a singer, who has recently inherited a department store, from the store's crooked manager.

Who’s in it. The Big Store stars Groucho Marx as Wolf J. Flywheel, Chico Marx as Ravelli, Harpo Marx as Wacky and Tony Martin as Tommy Rogers, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Big Store has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Store page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Big Store tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Big Store (1941)?
In US, The Big Store is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Big Store worth watching?
The Big Store holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Big Store?
The Big Store stars Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Tony Martin and Virginia Grey.