Big Boy (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1930, Big Boy is a comedy and music film directed by Alan Crosland, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. Gus, the trusty family retainer, has hopes of riding his boss' horse, Big Boy, to victory at the Kentucky Derby.
Who’s in it. Big Boy stars Al Jolson as Gus, Claudia Dell as Annabel, Louise Closser Hale as Mother and Lloyd Hughes as Jack, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Big Boy has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Big Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Boy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Boy (1930)?
- In US, Big Boy 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 Big Boy worth watching?
- Big Boy holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Boy?
- Big Boy stars Al Jolson, Claudia Dell, Louise Closser Hale, Lloyd Hughes and Eddie Phillips.
- When was Big Boy released?
- Big Boy was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.