The Big Man (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1990, The Big Man is a drama film directed by David Leland, running about 116 minutes. “Nothing hits as hard as the things that are really worth fighting for...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An unemployed Scottish miner is forced into bare-knuckle boxing to make ends meet.
Who’s in it. The Big Man stars Liam Neeson as Danny Scoular, Joanne Whalley as Beth Scoular, Billy Connolly as Frankie and Ian Bannen as Matt Mason, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Big Man has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $59.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Channel 4 Plus and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Man (1990)?
- In GB, The Big Man is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Channel 4 Plus, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Man worth watching?
- The Big Man holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Man?
- The Big Man stars Liam Neeson, Joanne Whalley, Billy Connolly, Ian Bannen and Hugh Grant.
- When was The Big Man released?
- The Big Man was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.