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Big Jake

1971·Movie
1h 50min·PG-13
IMDb7.1Metacritic577.0Rotten Tomatoes75%84%

Where to watch

fuboTVPhiloKanopyFawesome

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What's your score?

Your score

Big Jake fingerprint

High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

They wanted gold. They gave them lead instead!

An aging Texas cattle man who has outlived his time swings into action when outlaws kidnap his grandson.
Classic WesternFamily RescueOld West JusticeAction-PackedStar VehiclePeriod PieceCattleman's VengeanceKidnapping Drama

Crew

Directed by:
George Sherman, Charlsie Bryant
Written by:
Harry Julian Fink, Rita M. Fink
Produced by:
John Wayne, Michael Wayne, Hoyt Bowers
Composed by:
Elmer Bernstein

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Big Jake

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Big Jake legally?

fuboTVPhiloKanopyFawesome

Big Jake is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Big Jake worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Big Jake rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Big Jake?

1 h 50 min

Big Jake runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Big Jake?

Critics66
Audiences75

Not quite. Audiences rate Big Jake higher (75) than critics (66). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Big Jake a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$8 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 1.6 times its budget.

What language is Big Jake in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Big Jake?

30ARATAUBEBRCACHCLCOCZDEDKESFR+16

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Big Jake in 30 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Big Jake use?

Badass FamilyI Just Shot Marvin in the FacePants-Positive SafetyBatman GambitSon of a WhoreChekhov's SkillMemetic BadassParental AbandonmentApron MatronChekhov's GunUncertain DoomMade of Ironand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 storytelling tropes for Big Jake, including Badass Family, I Just Shot Marvin in the Face, Pants-Positive Safety.