The Big Wheel (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1949, The Big Wheel is an action, drama and romance film directed by Edward Ludwig, running about 92 minutes. “Roaring at you with mile-a-minute thrills!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The ambitious son of an accomplished race driver struggles to outrun his father's legacy and achieve his own successes.
Who’s in it. The Big Wheel stars Mickey Rooney as Billy Coy, Thomas Mitchell as Arthur 'Red' Stanley, Michael O'Shea as Vic Sullivan and Mary Hatcher as Louise Riley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Big Wheel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Wheel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Wheel 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 Wheel (1949)?
- In US, The Big Wheel is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Wheel worth watching?
- The Big Wheel holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Wheel?
- The Big Wheel stars Mickey Rooney, Thomas Mitchell, Michael O'Shea, Mary Hatcher and Spring Byington.
- When was The Big Wheel released?
- The Big Wheel was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.