Big Shots (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1987, Big Shots is an action, comedy, drama and crime film directed by Robert Mandel, running about 91 minutes. “They stole a Mercedes with a body in the trunk. Who says 11 year olds don't know how to have fun?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following the death of his father, a suburbanite runs away from home and winds up on Chicago's South Side. After being mugged, the boy befriends a young hustler and, after stealing a gangster's car, the two embark on an adventure down south in search of the hustler's estranged father.
Who’s in it. Big Shots stars Ricky Busker as Obie, Darius McCrary as Scam, Robert Joy as Dickie and Robert Prosky as Keegan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Big Shots has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Big Shots page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Shots 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 Big Shots (1987)?
- In US, Big Shots 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 Big Shots worth watching?
- Big Shots holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Shots?
- Big Shots stars Ricky Busker, Darius McCrary, Robert Joy, Robert Prosky and Jerzy Skolimowski.
- When was Big Shots released?
- Big Shots was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.