Big Bad John (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1990, Big Bad John is an action and western film directed by Burt Kennedy, running about 92 minutes. “From one hell of a legend comes one hell of a motion picture.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jimmy Dean's popular 1950 song is translated into a feature length movie about a young couple who elopes to escape the girl's evil stepfather.
Who’s in it. Big Bad John stars Jimmy Dean as Cletus Morgan, Jack Elam as Jake Calhoun, Ned Beatty as Charlie Mitchelle and Romy Walthall as Marie Mitchelle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Big Bad John has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Bad John page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Bad John tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Bad John (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Big Bad John change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Big Bad John worth watching?
- Big Bad John holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Bad John?
- Big Bad John stars Jimmy Dean, Jack Elam, Ned Beatty, Romy Walthall and Jeff Osterhage.
- When was Big Bad John released?
- Big Bad John was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.