Big Heel-Watha (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 1944, Big Heel-Watha is a comedy and animation film directed by Tex Avery, running about 8 minutes. “«Buck of the Month»” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. To prove he's a true Indian Brave, Big Heel-Watha decides to catch a squirrel - but wouldn't you know it; Screwy Squirrel is the first one he sees...
Who’s in it. Big Heel-Watha stars Paul Frees as Indian Chief (voice) (uncredited), Frank Graham as Narrator / Interpreter / Indian Chief (voice) (uncredited), Wally Maher as Screwy Squirrel (voice) (uncredited) and Bill Thompson as Big Heel-Watha (voice) (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Big Heel-Watha has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Heel-Watha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Heel-Watha tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Heel-Watha (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Big Heel-Watha change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Big Heel-Watha worth watching?
- Big Heel-Watha holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Heel-Watha?
- Big Heel-Watha stars Paul Frees, Frank Graham, Wally Maher, Bill Thompson and Sara Berner.
- When was Big Heel-Watha released?
- Big Heel-Watha was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.
