Big City (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1948, Big City is a drama film directed by Norman Taurog, running about 103 minutes. “Excitement from Dusk to Dawn!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young orphan (Margaret O'Brien) in New York's Lower East Side is collectively adopted by three neighborhood men--a minister, a cantor, and a cop.
Who’s in it. Big City stars Margaret O'Brien as Midge, Robert Preston as Rev. Philip Y. Andrews, Danny Thomas as Cantor David Irwin Feldman and George Murphy as Patrick O'Donnell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Big City sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big City (1948)?
- In US, Big City is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Big City worth watching?
- Big City holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Big City?
- Big City stars Margaret O'Brien, Robert Preston, Danny Thomas, George Murphy and Karin Booth.
- When was Big City released?
- Big City was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.