Big Bad John
1990, English. Directed by Burt Kennedy.
From one hell of a legend comes one hell of a motion picture.
Jimmy Dean's popular 1950 song is translated into a feature length movie about a young couple who elopes to escape the girl's evil stepfather.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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- Released
- 1 February 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joseph Berry, Burt Kennedy
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How long is Big Bad John?
Big Bad John runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Big Bad John have a post-credits scene?
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Big Bad John parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Big Bad John is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Big Bad John on?
Big Bad John isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 February 1990. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Big Bad John?
If you liked Big Bad John, try Day of Reckoning, Gunslingers, Surrounded.
Who directed Big Bad John?
Big Bad John (1990) was directed by Burt Kennedy and stars Jimmy Dean, Jack Elam, Ned Beatty.