The Big Stampede (1932): cast, story & where to watch

1932 · Film · ★ 5

The Big Stampede poster

Released in 1932, The Big Stampede is an action and western film directed by Tenny Wright, running about 54 minutes. “Quick on the trigger -Lightning fast on the draw!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Deputy Sheriff John Steele recruits bandit Sonora Joe to help him find out who's been bumping off all the local lawmen and rustling the cattle.

Who’s in it. The Big Stampede stars John Wayne as Deputy Sheriff John Steele, Noah Beery as Sam Crew, Paul Hurst as 'Arizona' Frank Bailey and Mae Madison as Ginger Malloy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Big Stampede 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 The Big Stampede page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Big Stampede 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 The Big Stampede (1932)?
In US, The Big Stampede 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 The Big Stampede worth watching?
The Big Stampede holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Big Stampede?
The Big Stampede stars John Wayne, Noah Beery, Paul Hurst, Mae Madison and Luis Alberni.
When was The Big Stampede released?
The Big Stampede was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.