Big Eden (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 6.3

Big Eden poster

Released in 2000, Big Eden is a drama and romance film directed by Thomas Bezucha, running about 117 minutes. “A small miracle.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Henry Hart is a young gay artist living in New York City. When his grandfather has a stroke, Henry puts his career on hold and returns home to the small town of Big Eden, Montana, to care for him. While there, Henry hopes to strike up a romance with Dean Stewart, his high-school best friend for whom he still has feelings. But he's surprised when he finds that Pike, a quiet Native American who owns the local general store, may have a crush on him.

Who’s in it. Big Eden stars Arye Gross as Henry Hart, Eric Schweig as Pike Dexter, Tim DeKay as Dean Stewart and Louise Fletcher as Grace Cornwell, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Big Eden has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $512.5K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Eden page.

If you liked it. Fans of Big Eden tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Big Eden (2000)?
In US, Big Eden is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Big Eden worth watching?
Big Eden holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Big Eden?
Big Eden stars Arye Gross, Eric Schweig, Tim DeKay, Louise Fletcher and Nan Martin.
When was Big Eden released?
Big Eden was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.