The Big Cigar (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Series · ★ 5.3
Released in 2024, The Big Cigar is a drama series.
What it’s about. Black Panther Party co-founder Huey P. Newton enlists an unlikely ally—Hollywood producer Bert Schneider—to elude an FBI manhunt and escape to Cuba.
Who’s in it. The Big Cigar stars André Holland as Huey P. Newton, Alessandro Nivola as Bert Schneider, Tiffany Boone as Gwen Fontaine and P.J. Byrne as Steve Blauner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Big Cigar has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Cigar page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Cigar tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Cigar (2024)?
- In US, The Big Cigar is available to stream on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Cigar worth watching?
- The Big Cigar holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Cigar?
- The Big Cigar stars André Holland, Alessandro Nivola, Tiffany Boone, P.J. Byrne and Marc Menchaca.
- When was The Big Cigar released?
- The Big Cigar was released in 2024.