The Big Trail (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1930, The Big Trail is a drama, adventure, romance and western film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 122 minutes. “The most important picture ever produced” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young scout Breck Coleman leads a wagon train along the dangerous trail to Oregon as he tries to get the affection of the beautiful pioneer Ruth Cameron and plans his revenge on the harsh scoundrels who murdered a friend of his in the past.
Who’s in it. The Big Trail stars John Wayne as Breck Coleman, Marguerite Churchill as Ruth Cameron, El Brendel as Gus and Tully Marshall as Zeke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Big Trail has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Trail page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Trail tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Trail (1930)?
- In US, The Big Trail 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 Trail worth watching?
- The Big Trail holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Trail?
- The Big Trail stars John Wayne, Marguerite Churchill, El Brendel, Tully Marshall and Tyrone Power Sr..
- When was The Big Trail released?
- The Big Trail was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.