Be Big! (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1931, Be Big! is a comedy film directed by James W. Horne, running about 28 minutes.
What it’s about. Stan and Ollie are on their way to Atlantic City with their wives, when Ollie gets a phone call from a lodge buddy telling him that a stag party is taking place that night in their honor. Ollie pretends to be sick and sends the wives on ahead, promising that he and Stan will meet them in the morning. The pair dress in their lodge gear, but their wives return having missed their train. With no obvious escape route, Stan and Ollie take to a bed in fear and in response to Stan's plea of "What'll I do?", Ollie replies "Be big!".
Who’s in it. Be Big! stars Stan Laurel as Stan, Oliver Hardy as Ollie, Anita Garvin as Mrs. Laurel and Charlie Hall as Bellboy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Be Big! has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Be Big! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Be Big! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Be Big! (1931)?
- In US, Be Big! is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Be Big! worth watching?
- Be Big! holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Be Big!?
- Be Big! stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Anita Garvin, Charlie Hall and Isabelle Keith.
- When was Be Big! released?
- Be Big! was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 28 minutes.