The Big Timer (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1932, The Big Timer is a drama film directed by Edward Buzzell, running about 72 minutes. “I'm the guy who Okays the dames and Kayoes the Palookas!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Loud-mouth hamburger flipper, Cooky, thinks he can box. His big chance comes when everyone else quits the gym when it is inherited by a dame.
Who’s in it. The Big Timer stars Ben Lyon as Cooky Bradford, Constance Cummings as Honey Baldwin, Thelma Todd as Kay Mitchell and Tom Dugan as Catfish, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Big Timer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Timer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Timer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Timer (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Big Timer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Big Timer worth watching?
- The Big Timer holds an audience score of 3.5 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 Timer?
- The Big Timer stars Ben Lyon, Constance Cummings, Thelma Todd, Tom Dugan and Robert Emmett O'Connor.
- When was The Big Timer released?
- The Big Timer was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.