Big Red (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1962, Big Red is an action, drama, adventure and family film directed by Norman Tokar, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Wealthy sportsman James Haggin (Walter Pidgeon) lives on a Quebec estate called Wintapi. Émile Fornet (Émile Genest), handler of Haggin's hunting dogs, and Émile's wife Therese (Janette Bertrand), Haggin's cook and housekeeper, live in a separate house on the estate. To start a line of top show dogs, Haggin purchases the winner of the Montreal Kennel Club show, an Irish setter named Red.
Who’s in it. Big Red stars Walter Pidgeon as James Haggin, Gilles Payant as Rene Dumont, Émile Genest as Emile Fornet and Janette Bertrand as Therese Fornet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Big Red 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 Big Red page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Red 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 Red (1962)?
- In US, Big Red 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 Red worth watching?
- Big Red holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Red?
- Big Red stars Walter Pidgeon, Gilles Payant, Émile Genest, Janette Bertrand and Georges Bouvier.
- When was Big Red released?
- Big Red was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.