The Big Land (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1957, The Big Land is a romance and western film directed by Gordon Douglas, running about 92 minutes. “Oh, you boys can sleep as late as you like in the morning... so long as you get up for breakfast. Five o'clock.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Back home in Texas following the Civil War, former Confederate officer Chad Morgan (Alan Ladd) leads a cattle drive to Missouri, assuring fellow ranchers that their stock will bring $10 a head at auction. Instead, ruthless cattle baron Brog (Anthony Caruso) has scared off all competition and offers much less.
Who’s in it. The Big Land stars Alan Ladd as Chad Morgan, Virginia Mayo as Helen Jagger, Edmond O'Brien as Joe Jagger and Anthony Caruso as Brog, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Big Land has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Land page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Land tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Land (1957)?
- In US, The Big Land is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Land worth watching?
- The Big Land holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Land?
- The Big Land stars Alan Ladd, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien, Anthony Caruso and Julie Bishop.
- When was The Big Land released?
- The Big Land was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.