Something Big (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1971, Something Big is a comedy and western film directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, running about 108 minutes. “Sooner or later, Baker will find the right girl. And when he does, he'll swap her for a machine gun. And do something big.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Joe Baker has a dream. He wants to do 'something big.' When he needs a Gatling gun to accomplish this, he seeks out a black marketeer. The price he wants for the gun? A woman! So Baker kidnaps a woman off of the stagecoach, only to find that she is the wife of the commandant of the local Cavalry detachment. Things get further complicated when a girl named Dover McBride shows up. She has come to force Baker to marry her and return east, as he promised to do four years earlier
Who’s in it. Something Big stars Dean Martin as Joe Baker, Brian Keith as Col. Morgan, Carol White as Dover McBride and Honor Blackman as Mary Anna Morgan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Something Big 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 Something Big page.
If you liked it. Fans of Something Big tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Something Big (1971)?
- In US, Something Big 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 Something Big worth watching?
- Something Big holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Something Big?
- Something Big stars Dean Martin, Brian Keith, Carol White, Honor Blackman and Ben Johnson.
- When was Something Big released?
- Something Big was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.