The Big Game (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1942, The Big Game is a drama film directed by Robert A. Stemmle, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A player on a soccer team, where everyone matches together just perfectly, has fallen out of a championship tournament due to illness; which leads to a big problem: who would be the perfect man to replace him? Werner Fehling appears to be the perfect replacement for the sick man. The problem is, he's a bitter rival of the goalkeeper, Jupp Jaeger. Both men love the same girl, Grete Gabler. Grete is the daughter of a senior member of the sports club, which is why she feels doubly under pressure not to do anything to jeopardize the success of the team.
Who’s in it. The Big Game stars René Deltgen as Mittelstürmer Werner Fehling, Gustav Knuth as Trainer Karl Wildbrandt, Heinz Engelmann as Torwart Jupp Jäger and Maria Andergast as Annemarie Sand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Big Game has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Game tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Game (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Big Game change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Big Game worth watching?
- The Big Game holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Game?
- The Big Game stars René Deltgen, Gustav Knuth, Heinz Engelmann, Maria Andergast and Karl Schönböck.