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The Big Parade

1925·Movie
2h 31min·NR
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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High energy, big heart, no humor.

Energy

Violent and tense

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Deeply moving and cathartic

  • Pathos9
  • Catharsis8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, war, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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The epic of the American doughboy!

The story of an idle rich boy who joins the US Army's Rainbow Division and is sent to France to fight in World War I, becomes friends with two working class men, experiences the horrors of trench warfare, and finds love with a French girl.
World War ISilent FilmEpicTragedyRomanceFriendshipAnti-WarHistorical DramaAmerican Expeditionary Forces

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Big Parade legally?

You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Plex, and Darkroom. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Big Parade worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91/100 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Big Parade rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Big Parade?

2 h 31 min

The Big Parade runs 2 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Big Parade?

Critics100
Audiences85

Not quite. Critics rate The Big Parade higher (100) than audiences (85). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Big Parade a box office hit?

Budget$382,000
Box office$20 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $382,000 to make and earned $20 million worldwide, 52.4 times its budget.

What language is The Big Parade in?

Englishxx

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

In how many countries can I watch The Big Parade?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Big Parade in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Big Parade use?

Patriotic FervorTwo-Act StructureMatch CutEarn Your Happy EndingSplash of ColorMeet CuteGentlemen RankersIdle RichWar Is HellAn Arm and a LegObsessive-Compulsive BarkeepingPrecision F-Strikeand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for The Big Parade, including Patriotic Fervor, Two-Act Structure, Match Cut.