The Big Parade
1925, English. Directed by King Vidor.
The epic of the American doughboy!
The story of an idle rich boy who joins the US Army's Rainbow Division and is sent to France to fight in World War I, becomes friends with two working class men, experiences the horrors of trench warfare, and finds love with a French girl.
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Big Parade isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- King VidorDirector
- John GilbertJames 'Jim' Apperson
- Renée AdoréeMelisande
- Hobart BosworthMr. Apperson
- Claire McDowellMrs. Apperson
- Claire AdamsJustyn Reed
- Robert OberHarry Apperson
- Tom O'BrienMichael Olysius 'Bull' O'Hara
- Karl Dane'Slim' Jensen
- Rosita MarstiniMelisande's Mother
- Julanne JohnstonJustine Devereux (uncredited)
- Kathleen KeyMiss Apperson (uncredited)
- Carl RoupDoughboy (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 5 November 1925
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harry Behn
- Budget
- $382K
- Box office
- $20M
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The Big Parade: quick answers
Is The Big Parade worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 134 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Big Parade?
The Big Parade runs 151 minutes (2h 31m).
Does The Big Parade have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Big Parade. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Big Parade parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Big Parade is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Big Parade on?
The Big Parade isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Big Parade?
If you liked The Big Parade, try Suite Française, To Hell and Back, Their Finest.
Who directed The Big Parade?
The Big Parade (1925) was directed by King Vidor and stars John Gilbert, Renée Adorée, Hobart Bosworth.