The Big Clock (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1948, The Big Clock is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by John Farrow, running about 95 minutes. “The Strangest and Most Savage Manhunt in History!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Stroud, a crime magazine's crusading editor has to post-pone a vacation with his wife, again, when a glamorous blonde is murdered and he is assigned by his publishing boss Janoth to find the killer. As the investigation proceeds to its conclusion, Stroud must try to disrupt his ordinarily brilliant investigative team as they increasingly build evidence (albeit wrong) that he is the killer.
Who’s in it. The Big Clock stars Ray Milland as George Stroud, Charles Laughton as Earl Janoth, Maureen O'Sullivan as Georgette Stroud and George Macready as Steve Hagen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Big Clock has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel 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 The Big Clock page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Clock tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Clock (1948)?
- In US, The Big Clock is available to stream on Criterion Channel, 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 The Big Clock worth watching?
- The Big Clock holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Big Clock?
- The Big Clock stars Ray Milland, Charles Laughton, Maureen O'Sullivan, George Macready and Rita Johnson.
- When was The Big Clock released?
- The Big Clock was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.