The Big Cat (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1949, The Big Cat is an action, drama, adventure and romance film directed by Phil Karlson, running about 78 minutes. “THRILL TO WILD MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE...OUTDOOR MAGNIFICENCE...YOUNG LOVE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A city boy arrives in his late mother's birthplace to discover the locals have been pestered by a cougar.
Who’s in it. The Big Cat stars Lon McCallister as Danny Turner, Peggy Ann Garner as Doris Cooper, Preston Foster as Tom Eggers and Forrest Tucker as Gil Hawks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Big Cat has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Cat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Cat tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Cat (1949)?
- In US, The Big Cat is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Cat worth watching?
- The Big Cat holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Cat?
- The Big Cat stars Lon McCallister, Peggy Ann Garner, Preston Foster, Forrest Tucker and Skip Homeier.
- When was The Big Cat released?
- The Big Cat was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.