Big News (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1929, Big News is a comedy, crime and mystery film directed by Gregory La Cava, running about 75 minutes. “WISECRACKS! GUNMEN! ACTION!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A reporter's marriage is jeopardized by his drinking and he finds himself accused of a murder he didn't commit.
Who’s in it. Big News stars Robert Armstrong as Steve Banks, Carole Lombard as Margaret Banks, Louis Payne as Hensel and Wade Boteler as O'Neill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Big News has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big News page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big News tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big News (1929)?
- In US, Big News is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Big News worth watching?
- Big News holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big News?
- Big News stars Robert Armstrong, Carole Lombard, Louis Payne, Wade Boteler and Charles Sellon.
- When was Big News released?
- Big News was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.