The Big Sky (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1952, The Big Sky is an adventure, romance and western film directed by Howard Hawks, running about 140 minutes. “Theirs the great adventure...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two tough Kentucky mountaineers join a trading expedition from St. Louis up the Missouri River to trade whisky for furs with the Blackfoot Indians. They soon discover that there is much more than the elements to contend with.
Who’s in it. The Big Sky stars Kirk Douglas as Jim Deakins, Dewey Martin as Boone Caudill, Elizabeth Threatt as Teal Eye and Arthur Hunnicutt as Zeb Calloway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Big Sky has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Sky page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Sky tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Sky (1952)?
- In US, The Big Sky is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Sky worth watching?
- The Big Sky holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Sky?
- The Big Sky stars Kirk Douglas, Dewey Martin, Elizabeth Threatt, Arthur Hunnicutt and Buddy Baer.
- When was The Big Sky released?
- The Big Sky was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.