The Big Shave (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1967, The Big Shave is a drama and horror film directed by Martin Scorsese, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. A man walks into a meticulously clean and sterile bathroom and proceeds to shave. When his face is clean, however, he only continues to shave until he pierces through his skin. Blood covers him and falls around him, the red contrasting the perfect spotlessness of the bathroom.
Who’s in it. The Big Shave stars Peter Bernuth as Young Man.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Big Shave has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Shave page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Shave tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Shave (1967)?
- In US, The Big Shave is available to stream on Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Shave worth watching?
- The Big Shave holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Big Shave?
- The Big Shave stars Peter Bernuth.
- When was The Big Shave released?
- The Big Shave was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.