The Big Wash (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1968, The Big Wash is a comedy film directed by Jean-Pierre Mocky, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Sickened to see his students always sleeping in class, a teacher with a colleague and an anarchist start a war against the television. They climbed on Paris roofs to coat the T.V. antennas with a special product cutting the signal reception.
Who’s in it. The Big Wash stars Bourvil as Armand Saint-Just, Roland Dubillard as Missenard, Francis Blanche as Le docteur Loupioc and Jean Tissier as Benjamin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Big Wash 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 The Big Wash page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Wash tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Wash (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Big Wash change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Big Wash worth watching?
- The Big Wash holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Wash?
- The Big Wash stars Bourvil, Roland Dubillard, Francis Blanche, Jean Tissier and Michael Lonsdale.
- When was The Big Wash released?
- The Big Wash was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.