Big Brown Eyes (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1936, Big Brown Eyes is a comedy and mystery film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. Sassy manicurist Eve Fallon is recruited as an even more brassy reporter and she helps police detective boyfriend Danny Barr break a jewel theft ring and solve the murder of a baby.
Who’s in it. Big Brown Eyes stars Cary Grant as Detective Sergeant Danny Barr, Joan Bennett as Eve Fallon, Walter Pidgeon as Richard Morey and Lloyd Nolan as Russ Cortig, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Big Brown Eyes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $359K at the box office.
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 Brown Eyes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Brown Eyes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Brown Eyes (1936)?
- In US, Big Brown Eyes 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 Brown Eyes worth watching?
- Big Brown Eyes holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Brown Eyes?
- Big Brown Eyes stars Cary Grant, Joan Bennett, Walter Pidgeon, Lloyd Nolan and Alan Baxter.
- When was Big Brown Eyes released?
- Big Brown Eyes was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.