The Big Bounce (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1969, The Big Bounce is a drama and romance film directed by Alex March, running about 102 minutes. “Hello, Nancy. Hi, Jack. What'll we do tonight? How does the cemetery grab you? Groovy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Vietnam veteran and ex-con is persuaded by a shady woman to rob a $50,000 payroll account on a California produce farm. But who is playing who?
Who’s in it. The Big Bounce stars Ryan O'Neal as Jack Ryan, Leigh Taylor-Young as Nancy Barker, Van Heflin as Sam Mirakian and Lee Grant as Joanne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Big Bounce has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Bounce page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Bounce tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Bounce (1969)?
- In US, The Big Bounce 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 Bounce worth watching?
- The Big Bounce holds an audience score of 5.3 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 The Big Bounce?
- The Big Bounce stars Ryan O'Neal, Leigh Taylor-Young, Van Heflin, Lee Grant and James Daly.
- When was The Big Bounce released?
- The Big Bounce was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.