Little Big Man
1970, English. Directed by Arthur Penn.
Either the most neglected hero in history or a liar of insane proportion!
Jack Crabb, looking back from extreme old age, tells of his life being raised by Indians and fighting with General Custer.
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Little Big Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Arthur PennDirector
- Dustin HoffmanJack Crabb
- Faye DunawayMrs. Louise Pendrake
- Chief Dan GeorgeOld Lodge Skins
- Martin BalsamMr. Merriweather
- Richard MulliganGen. George Armstrong Custer
- Jeff CoreyWild Bill Hickok
- Aimée EcclesSunshine
- Kelly Jean PetersOlga
- William HickeyHistorian
- Alan OppenheimerMajor
- Lou CutellDeacon
- M. Emmet WalshShotgun Guard
Details
- Released
- 23 December 1970
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Calder Willingham
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $32M
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What Little Big Man is based on
Little Big Man is based on Little Big Man, a 1964 novel by Thomas Louis Berger, published by Dial Press.
Novel · 1964
Little Big Man
By Thomas Louis Berger
Published by Dial Press
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Little Big Man: quick answers
Is Little Big Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 757 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Little Big Man?
Little Big Man runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).
Does Little Big Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Little Big Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Little Big Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Little Big Man is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Little Big Man on?
Little Big Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Little Big Man?
If you liked Little Big Man, try The Mountain Men, Hostiles, The Revenant.
Who directed Little Big Man?
Little Big Man (1970) was directed by Arthur Penn and stars Dustin Hoffman, Faye Dunaway, Chief Dan George.
What is Little Big Man based on?
Little Big Man is based on Little Big Man, a 1964 novel by Thomas Louis Berger, published by Dial Press.