The Big Easy
1986, English. Directed by Jim McBride.
He's got to hide the truth. She'll stop at nothing to find it. But tonight, everything's off the record.
Remy McSwain is a New Orleans police lieutenant who investigates the murder of a local mobster. His investigation leads him to suspect that fellow members of the police force may be involved.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 228 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Big Easy
The Big Easy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Jim McBrideDirector
- Dennis QuaidRemy McSwain
- Ellen BarkinAnne Osborne
- Ned BeattyJack Kellom
- John GoodmanAndre DeSoto
- Lisa Jane PerskyMcCabe
- Ebbe Roe SmithEd Dodge
- Tom O'BrienBobby McSwain
- Charles LudlamLamar Parmentel
- Grace ZabriskieMama
- Marc LawrenceVinnie 'The Cannon' DiMotti
- Solomon BurkeDaddy Mention
- Gailard SartainChef Paul
Details
- Released
- 27 November 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Daniel Petrie Jr.
- Budget
- $8.5M
- Box office
- $18M
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The Big Easy: quick answers
Is The Big Easy worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 228 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Big Easy?
The Big Easy runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Big Easy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Big Easy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Big Easy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Big Easy is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Big Easy on?
The Big Easy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Big Easy?
If you liked The Big Easy, try McQ, Blood Work, Rapid Fire.
Who directed The Big Easy?
The Big Easy (1986) was directed by Jim McBride and stars Dennis Quaid, Ellen Barkin, Ned Beatty.