The Big Cube (1969): cast, story & where to watch

1969 · Film · ★ 4.5

The Big Cube poster

Released in 1969, The Big Cube is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Tito Davison, running about 98 minutes. “Johnny was a medical student who did it all with his chemistry set. And the things he did weren't very nice... weren't very nice... weren't very nice... weren't very nice.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A young woman and her drug addict boyfriend plot to drive the woman's stepmother insane with LSD in a plot to secure an inheritance.

Who’s in it. The Big Cube stars Lana Turner as Adriana Roman, George Chakiris as Johnny Allen, Karin Mossberg as Lisa Winthrop and Dan O'Herlihy as Charles Winthrop, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Big Cube has proved divisive with audiences.

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 Cube page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Big Cube tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Big Cube (1969)?
In US, The Big Cube 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 Cube worth watching?
The Big Cube holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Big Cube?
The Big Cube stars Lana Turner, George Chakiris, Karin Mossberg, Dan O'Herlihy and Richard Egan.
When was The Big Cube released?
The Big Cube was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.