Big Bad Mama II (1987): cast, story & where to watch

1987 · Film · ★ 4.7

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Released in 1987, Big Bad Mama II is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Jim Wynorski, running about 83 minutes. “Mama makes money the old-fashioned way... she steals it!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. It's 1934, and the evil local land baron forecloses on Angie's place, and she and her two daughters must leave and continue their life of crime. A reporter witnesses their heist of a bank, and helps them become folk legends by writing a story about them. After a time the evil land baron wants to run for governor, and Angie and her daughters kidnap his son and turn him into a gangster in order to discredit his father and his run for governor.

Who’s in it. Big Bad Mama II stars Angie Dickinson as Wilma McClatchie, Robert Culp as Daryl Pearson, Danielle Brisebois as Billie Jean McClatchie and Julie McCullough as Polly McClatchie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Big Bad Mama II has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Bad Mama II page.

If you liked it. Fans of Big Bad Mama II 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 Bad Mama II (1987)?
In US, Big Bad Mama II is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Big Bad Mama II worth watching?
Big Bad Mama II holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Big Bad Mama II?
Big Bad Mama II stars Angie Dickinson, Robert Culp, Danielle Brisebois, Julie McCullough and Jeff Yagher.
When was Big Bad Mama II released?
Big Bad Mama II was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.