Big Game (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 2015, Big Game is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by Jalmari Helander, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Air Force One is shot down by terrorists, leaving the President of the United States stranded in the wilderness of Finland. 13-year-old Oskari is on a hunting mission to prove his maturity to his kinsfolk by tracking down a deer, but instead discovers the President in an escape pod. With the terrorists closing in to capture their prize, the unlikely duo team up to escape their hunters.

Who’s in it. Big Game stars Samuel L. Jackson as President William Alan Moore, Onni Tommila as Oskari, Ted Levine as General Underwood and Victor Garber as Vice President, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Big Game has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Game page.

If you liked it. Fans of Big Game 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 Game (2015)?
In US, Big Game is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Big Game worth watching?
Big Game holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Big Game?
Big Game stars Samuel L. Jackson, Onni Tommila, Ted Levine, Victor Garber and Felicity Huffman.
When was Big Game released?
Big Game was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.