The Big Trees (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1952, The Big Trees is a romance and western film directed by Felix E. Feist, running about 89 minutes. “MAMMOTH REDWOOD WILDERNESS -- TREASURE PILED TO THE SKY!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1900, unscrupulous timber baron Jim Fallon plans to take advantage of a new law and make millions off California redwood. Much of the land he hopes to grab has been homesteaded by a Quaker colony, who try to persuade him to spare the giant sequoias...but these are the very trees he wants most. Expert at manipulating others, Fallon finds that other sharks are at his own heels, and forms an unlikely alliance.
Who’s in it. The Big Trees stars Kirk Douglas as Jim Fallon, Eve Miller as Alicia Chadwick, Patrice Wymore as Daisy Fisher / Dora Figg and Edgar Buchanan as Walter 'Yukon' Burns, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Big Trees has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Trees page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Trees tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Trees (1952)?
- In US, The Big Trees is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Trees worth watching?
- The Big Trees holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Trees?
- The Big Trees stars Kirk Douglas, Eve Miller, Patrice Wymore, Edgar Buchanan and John Archer.
- When was The Big Trees released?
- The Big Trees was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.