Mister Big (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 2.2
Released in 1943, Mister Big is a comedy and music film directed by Charles Lamont, running about 64 minutes. “Hear and See The Jivin' Jacks and a Jill...Ben Carter Choir and Eddie Miller and His Bob-Cats” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Students at the Davis School of the Theatre are assigned "Antigone" as their class play, but they conspire to do a swing musical instead.
Who’s in it. Mister Big stars Donald O'Connor as Donald J. O'Connor, Gloria Jean as Patricia Davis, Peggy Ryan as Peggy and Robert Paige as Johnny Hanley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.2/10, Mister Big has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mister Big page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mister Big tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mister Big (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mister Big change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mister Big worth watching?
- Mister Big holds an audience score of 2.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mister Big?
- Mister Big stars Donald O'Connor, Gloria Jean, Peggy Ryan, Robert Paige and Elyse Knox.
- When was Mister Big released?
- Mister Big was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.