The Big Parade (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1925, The Big Parade is a drama, war and romance film directed by King Vidor, running about 151 minutes. “The epic of the American doughboy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Big Parade stars John Gilbert as James 'Jim' Apperson, Renée Adorée as Melisande, Hobart Bosworth as Mr. Apperson and Claire McDowell as Mrs. Apperson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Big Parade has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $20M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Parade page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Parade tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Parade (1925)?
- In US, The Big Parade is available to 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 Parade worth watching?
- The Big Parade holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Big Parade?
- The Big Parade stars John Gilbert, Renée Adorée, Hobart Bosworth, Claire McDowell and Claire Adams.
- When was The Big Parade released?
- The Big Parade was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 151 minutes.