Big City (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1937, Big City is a drama film directed by Frank Borzage, running about 80 minutes. “So much of happiness and heart-break...drama and romance...set to the tune of a big city...glorified by two great stars...it will bring glowing memories for years to come!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Anna and Joe are newly married, playful and deeply in love. Joe is scraping by as cab driver in New York City during a period of corruption, mob control and violence between cab companies.
Who’s in it. Big City stars Luise Rainer as Anna Benton, Spencer Tracy as Joe Benton, Charley Grapewin as Robert, the Mayor and Janet Beecher as Sophie Sloane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Big City has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big City (1937)?
- In US, Big City is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Big City worth watching?
- Big City holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Big City?
- Big City stars Luise Rainer, Spencer Tracy, Charley Grapewin, Janet Beecher and Eddie Quillan.
- When was Big City released?
- Big City was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.