A Big Hand for the Little Lady (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1966, A Big Hand for the Little Lady is a western film directed by Fielder Cook, running about 95 minutes. “All the action you can take...all the adventure you can wish for!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A naive traveler in Laredo gets involved in a poker game between the richest men in the area, jeopardizing all the money he has saved for the purpose of settling with his wife and child in San Antonio.
Who’s in it. A Big Hand for the Little Lady stars Henry Fonda as Meredith, Joanne Woodward as Mary, Jason Robards as Henry Drummond and Paul Ford as C.P. Ballinger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, A Big Hand for the Little Lady has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max 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 A Big Hand for the Little Lady page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Big Hand for the Little Lady 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 A Big Hand for the Little Lady (1966)?
- In US, A Big Hand for the Little Lady is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, 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 A Big Hand for the Little Lady worth watching?
- A Big Hand for the Little Lady holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Big Hand for the Little Lady?
- A Big Hand for the Little Lady stars Henry Fonda, Joanne Woodward, Jason Robards, Paul Ford and Charles Bickford.
- When was A Big Hand for the Little Lady released?
- A Big Hand for the Little Lady was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.
