Big Jake (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1971, Big Jake is a western film directed by George Sherman, running about 110 minutes. “They wanted gold. They gave them lead instead!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aging Texas cattle man who has outlived his time swings into action when outlaws kidnap his grandson.
Who’s in it. Big Jake stars John Wayne as Jacob McCandles, Richard Boone as John Fain, Maureen O'Hara as Martha McCandles and Patrick Wayne as James McCandles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Big Jake has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Essential and Philo and 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 Big Jake page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Jake tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Jake (1971)?
- In US, Big Jake is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Essential, and 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 Big Jake worth watching?
- Big Jake holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Jake?
- Big Jake stars John Wayne, Richard Boone, Maureen O'Hara, Patrick Wayne and Christopher Mitchum.
- When was Big Jake released?
- Big Jake was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.