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Big Bad Mama

1974·Movie
1h 24min·R
IMDb5.7Metacritic60–Rotten Tomatoes75%41%

Where to watch

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia5
  • Family Dynamics5
  • Romance4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

History and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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Circumstances force a mother and her two daughters to get into bootlegging and bank robbing, and travel across the country pursued by the law.
CrimeActionBootlegging1930sFast-PacedHistoricalExploitationAmerican Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Paul Bartel, Steve Carver, Teri Schwartz
Written by:
Frances Doel, William W. Norton
Produced by:
Roger Corman
Composed by:
Robert Gravenor, David Grisman

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Where can I stream Big Bad Mama legally?

PrimeThe RokuFandango at Home FreePluto TVNight Flight+Shout! Factory TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

Big Bad Mama is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV. 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 Bad Mama worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Big Bad Mama rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, and sexual content.

How long is Big Bad Mama?

1 h 24 min

Big Bad Mama runs 1 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Big Bad Mama?

Critics68
Audiences49

Not quite. Critics rate Big Bad Mama higher (68) than audiences (49). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Big Bad Mama in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Big Bad Mama?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Big Bad Mama in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.